Jonesin’ For a Retraction Update
Todd Jones made history today by being one of the only athletes to publicly stick to his anti-gay statements. In fact, his only real regret was that he publicly “got caught” with views that he knows are politically incorrect. As incensed as I am at his views, I wholeheartedly agree with Rob Neyer that suspending Jones is not the answer. Look at John Rocker, who was turned into a redneck martyr after receiving a 30-day suspension as a result of his anti-women/gay/foreigner/punk/minority views. And after all, if I support the first amendment as it pertains to movies like “The People vs. Larry Flynt,” it would be hypocritical of me not to support it in Todd Jones’ case. Strangely, all the people on Neyer’s message board who criticized him for being “too liberal” when quoting the first amendment rights of Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have had nothing to say about his defense of Todd Jones’ right to say whatever bigoted thing he wants.