Keep sexuality out of sports stories
It was telling, but not surprising, to read Burt Constable's column, "Meet the new boss," regarding the new owners of our beloved Cubbies. I would ask however, what in heaven's name does ones sexual preference have to do with the story? How does membership in the radical homosexual group Lambda legal, and support of homosexual marriage, fit into this happy story of a families dream purchase of the Cubs?
Whatever one thinks about Constable, he does not hide his unbridled support of liberal causes. His picture could well be in the Webster's dictionary above liberal, like in liberal media. Whether abortion "rights," or mainstreaming the homosexual lifestyle to include gay marriage, he at least is open and consistent.
The irony in this story, is that the same sex marriage that the daughter supports would never have produced her being around to enjoy the purchase of the Cubs. Or for that matter, for Constable to be the columnist to report on it. If marriage can mean anything, than by definition, it means nothing.
Research has consistently confirmed the fact that our children/grandchildren always do better in families with both a father and a mother.
Burt Constable certainly has the right to express his liberal views by his choice of words in reporting stories of interest, but of course, so do we. The right to support our conservative beliefs that traditional God ordained marriage has been the strength of family, children, and country for over 2000 years. A belief that most are not willing to throw under the bus. On sports related stories such as this, stick to "balls and strikes."
Bedroom sports do not belong in this context. That rightfully belongs on the editorial page, not in a family story such as "Meet the new boss." Peace Burt, and an early Merry Christmas.
Jim Finnegan
Barrington