Former NFL player Brett Miller is for gay equality

[WillParkinson]

Former NFL player Brett Miller is for gay equality

When I saw former NFL OT Brett Miller at Here Lounge in West Hollywood back in June, I wondered if I might not be looking at the next former NFL player to come out. Nope. Miller is straight as an arrow, with two kids and a gorgeous girlfriend in TV producer and casting director Katie MacIntosh.

Still, I wondered why Miller, who at 6-foot-7 stands out in a crowd, was at a party for the uber-gay Great Los Angeles Scavenger Hunt in a gay bar. Talking with him in the following months answered that quickly: This former NFL player is as gay-friendly as they come, and he thinks the average professional athlete is a lot more gay-friendly than you think.

Outsports: When I saw you a couple months ago, you seemed pretty comfortable around gay people.
Brett Miller: People have a preconceived notion because of your sexual orientation that that makes you not normal. I’ve just never gotten that. I’ve just never had a problem with someone’s sexual orientation. If they’re brave enough to be true to themselves, everyone else should just step off and leave them alone.

Outsports: How often would you hear words like “fag” and “queer” in the NFL? Were these part of the lexicon?
Miller: When I would hear those words, it wasn’t like they were directed to do damage. It was more just something to say to express frustration. It wasn’t meant to be slanderous. Your ability to articulate your thoughts when you’re mad goes out the window.

http://www.outsports.com/os/index.php/component/content/article/57-interviews/329-former-nfl-player-brett-miller-is-for-gay-equality

[xchrom]

1. 6'7'' -- did i read that right? nt

[foxfeet]

3. Calm down, Sugar, that's his HEIGHT.

Not, well, you know. . .:P

[xchrom]

4. !!!!! LOL!!!

[hendo]

2. Awesome! There needs to be more professional athletes

that make statements like this!

For those of you who care, Mr Miller was an Offensive Tackle for 3 teams during his 10 year career.
Atlanta Falcons 1983-1988
San Diego Chargers 1989
New York Jets 1990-1992