Adrian Peterson says he’s ‘not with’ gay marriage

[madinmaryland]

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson told Sirius/XM NFL Radio that he is “not with” gay marriage despite having gay relatives. Peterson, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, said that he tolerates gay people but is not accepting of gay marriage.

Peterson’s comments on gay marriage came from a discussion regarding former-Vikings teammate Chris Kluwe. Kluwe, who was released by the Vikings earlier this month, was an outspoken proponent of gay rights and gay marriage. Peterson said Kluwe was a good friend and considered the longtime punter one of the “smartest guys” he’s been around.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he believed that gay players will be not only be tolerated but accepted in the NFL.

“To each his own,” Peterson said. “I’m not with it. But I have relatives that are gay. I’m not biased towards them. I still treat them the same. I love ‘em. But again, I’m not with that. That’s not something I believe in. But to each his own.”

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[Inkfreak]

1. Shame. I always thought highly of him

He seemed like a cool guy in interviews. I guess we hold be happy he's only a lil against equality...... I hate it when people say "to each their own, but I'm not cool with it." Such horseshit. You're either for equality, or against it.

[MrSlayer]

2. I don't think it's reasonable to expect everyone to be on board with it.

Particularly very religious people or people that have grown up in an extremely anti-gay environment like organized sports. Besides, it isn't up to him. It's law in Minnesota now and I doubt he's going to be pushing for repeal or whatever. His opinion is basically irrelevant.

[madinmaryland]

6. If his opinion is irrelevant, then maybe he should just STFU. nt

[MrSlayer]

7. The guy asked him, he didn't just blurt this out.

In the grand scheme of it, his opinion is irrelevant on this subject as it is already law. It's not gong to change for him or for anyone.

Should he have lied just to satisfy you? Maybe. If he said no comment, you'd probably interpret that as worse than his actual answer. I didn't think he came off as hateful or anything of the sort. The term "marriage" is his line in the sand. Lots of people maintain that position. He said all the right things otherwise. Perhaps he'll evolve on it. He's not that far away.

[trumad]

3. well I'm not for mixed marriage.

Bam!

[KamaAina]

4. And Kluwe suddenly got released.

Coincidence?

[madinmaryland]

5. But, but, but...

Roger Goodhell said the NFL would happily welcome teh gay to teh NFL.

Yeah, right.