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Is ESPN's Chris Broussard a bigot?

Is ESPN's Chris Broussard a bigot?

  • Yes

    Votes: 7 53.8%
  • No

    Votes: 6 46.2%

  • Total voters
    13
  • Poll closed .
He should be reprimaneded because voicing a controversial opinion on non-sports issues have the potential to negatively impact ratings. As a matter of course, a smart broadcaster would reprimand any employee voicing controversial opinions that fall outside of the realm for which they've been hired. If he was a political commentator, it'd be a different story, but he's a sports analyst.

I don't see how you could possibly make the argument that a professional athlete's sexuality is a political issue and should should only be discussed by political commentators nor do I see anything that should be held as controversial, unless you just hate Christians, but do your views extend to people who spoke positively about his coming out?
 
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I voted "yes" because ESPN is the spawn of Satan, and I can't stand that garbage station. Between ESPN and Yahoo, they can both fall off the edge of the earth for all I care.

I have no idea what this guy actually said or did. I just have a strong prejudice against the station in general, so screw them and everyone who works for them.
 
He didn't say anything that should have been seen as controversial but, as silly as your point is, does it extend to people who spoke positively about his coming out?

You think that companies protecting their profit margins is silly? That's a very odd position to have.

No, because speaking positively about his coming out doesn't appear to negatively impact ratings, whereas comments which are perceived as bigoted (regardless of whether or not they actually are bigoted) have been known to negatively impact ratings.

think of it this way, if a basketball analyst said "The Christians are bigots and homophobes for denouncing homosexuality" on-air, do you think it would warrant a reprimand form ESPN? I do. :shrug:
 
I dont know if he is a bigot it definitely seems that is the case but i dont have enough info

is this all he said?

Broussard was called a bigot and a purveyor of hate speech when he said an NBA player who had come out as gay was living in “open rebellion to God.” Broussard said the player, Jason Collins, was “living in unrepentant sin” because the Bible condemns homosexuality.

Not exactly. The full quote that pertains to this discussion is:

If you’re openly living in unrepentant sin, whatever it may be, not just homosexuality, (but) adultery, fornication, premarital sex between heterosexuals … I believe that’s walking in open rebellion to God and to Jesus Christ, I would not characterize that person as a Christian, because I don’t think the Bible would characterize them as a Christian.

I think people are going out on an awfully far limb to classify Broussard as a bigot for that.
 
Not exactly. The full quote that pertains to this discussion is:

I think people are going out on an awfully far limb to classify Broussard as a bigot for that.

I just looked up the context further, and I retract my claims about him being reprimanded by ESPN. The context was him being asked his opinion on the matter by someone else, which is a very different context than simply providing an unsolicited opinion. He would not deserve a reprimand for that.

My apologies for making my claim from a position of ignorance.
 
Not exactly. The full quote that pertains to this discussion is:

I think people are going out on an awfully far limb to classify Broussard as a bigot for that.

well if thats the quote and all that was said then so far i agree, for thatalone he is not a bigot.
what was the story behind his comment? was it commentary during sports news?
 
what was the story behind his comment? was it commentary during sports news?

I just looke dit up. He was asked his opinion on Collins on Outside the Lines, apparently. Given that context, I see nothing wrong with his response.
 
You think that companies protecting their profit margins is silly? That's a very odd position to have.

No, because speaking positively about his coming out doesn't appear to negatively impact ratings, whereas comments which are perceived as bigoted (regardless of whether or not they actually are bigoted) have been known to negatively impact ratings.

think of it this way, if a basketball analyst said "The Christians are bigots and homophobes for denouncing homosexuality" on-air, do you think it would warrant a reprimand form ESPN? I do. :shrug:

I think it's fine to protect profit margins but I don't see any evidence that the margins of a network which uses the slogan "EMBRACE DEBATE" [their emphasis] needed protection because of Broussard's statements He didn't say anything especially negative and it's ESPN, not MSNBC.
 
I think it's fine to protect profit margins but I don't see any evidence that the margins of a network which uses the slogan "EMBRACE DEBATE" [their emphasis] needed protection because of Broussard's statements He didn't say anything especially negative and it's ESPN, not MSNBC.

See post 30 where i retracted my claims about him being reprimanded. I should have gotten all of the info before commenting on this issue.
 
I just looke dit up. He was asked his opinion on Collins on Outside the Lines, apparently. Given that context, I see nothing wrong with his response.

hmm if thats the case i also have to agree, not only are his comments not bigoted then but since he was on another show and asked his opinion and his answer was a basic general answer then he shouldnt even be punished in anyway IMO.

Now with that said depending on ESPNs contract they probably still can legally but i wouldnt support them in doing so.

thanks!
 
well if thats the quote and all that was said then so far i agree, for thatalone he is not a bigot.
what was the story behind his comment? was it commentary during sports news?

You can watch the entire Outside The Lines segment here.

I don't even understand why this whole thing gained so much attention. It was a civil, normal conversation.
 
See post 30 where i retracted my claims about him being reprimanded. I should have gotten all of the info before commenting on this issue.

It happens.

I suppose a lot of opinions would change if people turned off FOX, MSNBC, or whatever and looked at the actual source.
 
You can watch the entire Outside The Lines segment here.

I don't even understand why this whole thing gained so much attention. It was a civil, normal conversation.

thanks, i already stated how i feel because someone else let me know how it happened post 35

but i clearly understand how it happened, while i do feel the way i do in post 35, IMO you simply dont comment at all directly about a person. IN general it would have been better but when asked directly about an individual and you responded about that individual and bash/judge him that is going to get attention in the media. I mean its media, you could say you think a better color shoe would look good on somebody and it will be a big deal because its direct.

alos i wouldnt use the word "civil" but i wouldnt call it uncivil either
 
He should be reprimaneded because voicing a controversial opinion on non-sports issues have the potential to negatively impact ratings. As a matter of course, a smart broadcaster would reprimand any employee voicing controversial opinions that fall outside of the realm for which they've been hired. If he was a political commentator, it'd be a different story, but he's a sports analyst.

Talking about an athlete who came out correct?
 
thank you but the info was already posted and context and how he cam to say it and this was my answer in post 35 and 38

not a bigot based on that alone

Okay. Thanks for your input.
 
When Christians treat the sin of adultery, and sex outside of marriage, as seriously as they treat the alleged sin of homosexuality then I will accept that "dislike" to be expressed based upon their relgious freedom. Is it not also taught that one should hate the sin but love the sinner?

To cite only some actions as being contrary to their personal interpretation of the "word of God", but to ignore others is far too much hypocracy for me to accept as being religion alone. Tiger Woods has sinned far more than any gay person "comming out" has, yet I bet this moron considers that "common" sin to have been forgiven.
I believe most Christians treat adultery equal to homosexuality. Lets put it this way, I've heard FAR more sermons about adultery than homosexuality. And from multiple pastors, not just my current one. I would wager that there are more books, articles, etc online about being a Christian and avoiding adultery versus avoiding homosexuality as well. Also, homosexuality is viewed as a lifestyle ie a continuing sin. Whereas adultery is viewed as a one time "mistake" in many instances. I think that's the difference. Personally, I believe they are both wrong, both are condemned in the Bible (adultery FAR, FAR more than homosexuality), and both are things that I teach my children not to participate in.
 
I believe most Christians treat adultery equal to homosexuality. Lets put it this way, I've heard FAR more sermons about adultery than homosexuality. And from multiple pastors, not just my current one. I would wager that there are more books, articles, etc online about being a Christian and avoiding adultery versus avoiding homosexuality as well. Also, homosexuality is viewed as a lifestyle ie a continuing sin. Whereas adultery is viewed as a one time "mistake" in many instances. I think that's the difference. Personally, I believe they are both wrong, both are condemned in the Bible (adultery FAR, FAR more than homosexuality), and both are things that I teach my children not to participate in.

I hate that.

I like to think that I don't purposely cheat on all my girlfriends. I was just born that way.
 
I hate that.

I like to think that I don't purposely cheat on all my girlfriends. I was just born that way.
Explain further bro. Just got done with school and I'm not all there mentally lol.
 
Explain further bro. Just got done with school and I'm not all there mentally lol.

It was a joke. We'll just leave it at that. Ignore it.

Either that or kick up your feet for a few minutes and let the day settle, then read again. :D
 
It was a joke. We'll just leave it at that. Ignore it.

Either that or kick up your feet for a few minutes and let the day settle, then read again. :D
I think I just got it lol.
 
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