Quote:By the way, I think most "young gay men interested in football" are just like you and me.   They want to see football.   I can't speak for them, but I know a few of them, and I believe most of them would be more interested in the games themselves than in this individual player.  Sure, they're rooting for him to succeed, but beyond that, they're just rooting for their teams to win. 

 

Yes, I'm sure they are interested in football, it was part of my point. When someone that shares a trait with them is portrayed in a positive way it has a positive influence on their own self perception, and that's an important thing.

 

If you're not already acquainted with the data on gay youth and societal acceptance it's readily available, this would be an accessible place to start. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story...d=98782569

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