ESPN reporter Chris Broussard is taking tremendous flack simply for answering a specific question from a Christian perspective. Note that Broussard did not volunteer this information. He was asked. Broussard goes on to make an outstanding point about what “true tolerance” is and why it is important not to throw around names like “bigot.”
He refers to LZ, a fellow ESPN sportwriter who is openly gay. Broussard has now gone on Twitter to defend his remarks, saying:
“Today on OTL, as part of a larger, wide-ranging discussion on today’s news, I offered my personal opinion as it relates to Christianity, a point of view that I have expressed publicly before. I realize that some people disagree with my opinion and I accept and respect that. As has been the case in the past, my beliefs have not and will not impact my ability to report on the NBA. I believe Jason Collins displayed bravery with his announcement today and I have no objection to him or anyone else playing in the NBA.”