Dungy's Gay-Marriage Comments Draw Support, Criticism

The Indy Channel ^ | 03/23/07 | AP

[Abathar]

I like a guy that isn't affraid to say what he feels. Good for him.

[TommyDale]

I wonder if Tony Dungy would consider running for President. At least he will take a stand.

[TexasCajun]

"We're not trying to downgrade anyone else. But we're trying to promote the family -- family values the Lord's way," Dungy said.

Unacceptable to liberals everywhere including Big Media.

[Abathar]

I bet he could take Luger's place if he wanted, or Bayh's. It is high time we had some fresh blood there.

[Always Right]

Tony is a class act. The Christian-hating gay lobby trying to attack Tony will fall flat on its face.

[dforest]

A couple of weeks ago, the media was hoping Tony would cancel this appearance.

Wishful and once again incorrect media.

He is unafraid.

[rintense]

Dungy has a RIGHT to express his beliefs, even if it means those beliefs are against homosexuality. The 'don't do as I do, do as I say' liberals simply can not fathom this.

[NCC-1701]

"..."All types of families from across Indiana are Colts fans," he said. "We would like coach Dungy to meet with our families so he can better understand the negative impact (the resolution) will have on countless Hoosier families."..."

That sounds like a veiled threat. Understand us or your life will be made into a living he!!.

The more I read about Tony Dungee, the more I like him. Even though he's ex-Steeler,(I'm a Cowboys fan), that can be put aside when it comes to issues like this. TD is a class individual and I back him on this.

[USS Alaska]

Bil Browning, who runs bilerico.com, a blog that focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues, wrote: "When the head coach publicly states that part of the Colts fan base should be second-class citizens, you can't expect those same fans to support the team."

So now both of the queer season ticket holders will cancel their tickets? This will have a real impact on the Colt's revenue stream. How long will it take the Superbowl Champ Colts to re-sell season tickets?

Which team does a queer ex-Colt fan support? The boys by the bay, the 49'ers.

[CastleMan95]

"Dungy is not the first public figure to draw fire for anti-gay comments."

Good old AP...nice hit on Dungy with this statement. I'd really like them to explain this statement further. Why does believing in a traditional definition of marriage make someone anti-gay?? When did the man ever say he was against or disliked gay people? And then further to compare Dungy and his beliefs to those of Tim Hardaway who said "I hate gay people"...horrible comparison.

[Joe 6-pack]

"I like a guy that isn't affraid to say what he feels. Good for him."

While I agree with Dungy, I have to ask, "who really cares?" I don't look to NFL coaches for advice on family issues anymore than I'd look to a Hollywood actor for opinions on the war in terror.

[Andrew Byler]

Bil Browning, who runs bilerico.com, a blog that focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues, wrote: "When the head coach publicly states that part of the Colts fan base should be second-class citizens not be able to redefine the meaning of marriage and family, you can't expect those same fans to support the team."

There, fixed that.

[zarf]

Get a black face up front and you'll be insulated from viscious attack by the left.

That's why more blacks need to be up front in the pubbie party (except the lunatic Alan Keyes)

[cdga5for4]

I think he'd be the perfect candidate to oppose Obama.

[Always Right]

Get a black face up front and you'll be insulated from viscious attack by the left. That's why more blacks need to be up front in the pubbie party

Like Condi Rice, Colin Powell, Clarence Thomas, JC Watts, Lynn Swann. The left attacks all these as a bunch of Uncle Tom sellouts to their race.

[cdga5for4]

I've heard that Dungy is about to announce a book deal with a Christian publisher. It should kind of interesting to see how the media handles that news.

[Red Badger]

I am now an official fan of Tony Dungy..........Even tho I'm a Dallas team fan..............

[Red Badger]

....except the lunatic Alan Keyes

?????? lunatic?........explain, please........

[Nextrush]

The media tried to intimidate Dungy by publicizing his appearance in advance.

Now that he spoke out they sought comment from someone in the NFL or team ownership to criticize him.

The media acts like brownshirts in Germany back in the Nazi days out to silence and destroy opponents. Its their way of writing "Jew" on the front of a shop they wanted people to boycott.

[jagusafr]

"I doubt if he asked Bill Polian or (Colts owner) Jim Irsay or anyone else what they thought."


Well - good! Too many people feel they have to ask what others think before expressing their own thoughts. Gotta like this guy, he's not mean or strident, he just says what's on his heart to say.