Friday, September 1. 2006Basketball Star Charles Barkley Supports Gay Marriage NBA star Charles Barkley, who's considering a run for governor in Alabama, has come out in support of gay marriage.In an interview on the Fox Sports' "CMI: The Chris Meyers Interview," Barkley, known for being outspoken and direct said he supports gay marriage as reported in the Chicago Tribune: "I think if they want to get married, God bless them," Barkley said. "Gay marriage is probably 1 percent of the population, so it's not like it's going to be an epidemic. Hey, trust me, I'm never going to kiss you and say, 'Chris, you're sexy.'" Barkley, who recently left the Republican party to became a Democrat blasted Republicans for ruining the country and said he switched parties because Republicans have "lost their minds." He also complained that Democrats need to talk about what they are going to do to change the country.
The Basketball star nicknamed Sir Charles also revealed his thoughts on religion:, "Religious people in general are so discriminatory against other people, and that really disturbs me," he said. "My idea of religion is we all love and respect. We all sin, but we still have common decency and respect for other people. So right now I'm struggling with my idea of what religion is." Trackbacks
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I have to say, there's just something about him (besides his recent conversion of political parties and support for gay marriage) that's just so damned endearing. It's true that he doesn't say things just the way I'd want him too, but I can't help but like him.
Yeah I keep hearing that from a lot of people El. Maybe he's just so candid and direct in a world of BS and spin. It's refreshing.
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