BBC feature. "Tom Daley's 'brave' announcement should not matter - but it does." And that's exactly right. http://bbc.in/1c85sDL
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp I agree - though it'll still matter more when a Prem footballer comes out (seems much further away somehow).2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @SIN_Notung
@NotungSchwert@PhilosophyExp It's much further away because homophobia is far more acceptable in football, at all levels.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @Humanisticus
@Humanisticus@NotungSchwert Yeah, and also because of the general viciousness of football crowds. Makes it very difficult.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@Humanisticus Though given how vicious they are, they're pretty good when it comes to racism these days. In the UK at least.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @SIN_Notung
@PhilosophyExp@Humanisticus So I wonder if there's hope for homophobia too. Of course, when they play a Russian team in the CL...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @SIN_Notung
@NotungSchwert@Humanisticus Joey Barton has been really good on the issue. Brave & articulate. http://bit.ly/1c86jED2 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @PhilosophyExp
@PhilosophyExp@NotungSchwert I never thought I'd hear the words "brave and articulate" in reference to Barton and for them to be accurate.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@Humanisticus @NotungSchwert Yeah, I know. Barton is actually a smart and thoughtful guy. Just not entirely in control! :)
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