Brendon Ayanbadejo Says Yes to Marriage Equality in Maryland

[Jimmyboica]

Count me in. Way to go Brendon !

[buzznyc]

i love brendon

[TheTimLeeShow]

Great job Brendon - a shame there aren't more strong, well adjusted athletes and leaders like you. There will always be the small, mean-spirited and prejudiced minority, but leadership like yours will eventually turn the tide.

[cfrsucks]

Marriage, traditionally, has always been between one man and one woman; and should always remain that way. Same sex couples cannot procreate under any circumstances, and based upon that are really not suited for parenthood. I support the efforts of judges in states like Virginia who have taken children away from LGBT people once their sexual preference or identity were revealed. Sharon Bottoms is one example of a woman who lost custody of her child in a divorce case because she was a lesbian.

[gparks4269]

@cfrsucks You're blatantly wrong, actually. Many cultures have recognized same-sex relationships, and plural marriages have been commonplace all over the world. Get your head out of your ass and learn some history before you go about talking about things you know nothing about.

[buddy51]

@cfrsucks

Then how come Jacob had two wives and Solomon 700?

[slbhanna]

There would be nothing equal about legalizing it unless polygamy is legalized as well. If marriage is only about love, then break all the limits or STFU!

[MsMikko77]

Wonderful...yall asswhipes stop hating

[cadillac4100]

What do you expect for a team whose color is purple?? After all they have a quarterback named Joe Fagg-O, A linebacker called :Gay Doofus(Ray Lewis) & Ed "Dickweed" Reed.

Proud to be a Cowboys fan..No bama punk bitch queer purple colors here !!!

[pistisallen]

Brendon you are pathetic, will you be wearing a pink jump suit when you play against the steelers, I hope the Ravens fire you, go play ball with our pathetic governor. I don't even want to watch Monday night football this week. We don't want gay marriage leagelized in Maryland, and we want our Ravens to be real men, what next a gay cheerleader?

[pistisallen]

sad to see a Balt Ravens player support this trash, no gay marriages in Maryland, my father was a queer, the damage it done to his children was terrible, who wants a gay daddy, pathetic and sinful, it caused my brother to commit murder, be glad I believe in a God to account too. no queer marriages in Maryland

[24orie]

@pistisallen are you kidding me, who raised this fool?

[pistisallen]

@24orie I already told you, a queer father, how would you like to be awaken in the middle of the night and have your daddy playing with your private parts? we didn't so we ran away. would rather grow up on the streets of Baltimore, then be a victim of queers. you people are pathetic and sinners, you need to repent of your homosexuality. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and steve. Absolutley no gay marriages, you peope pollute this nation, repent.

[24orie]

@pistisallen are you wise enough to take every word of god, every step of the way? I mean, when was the last time you wore someone elses clothing?

“The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God”--Deuteronomy 22:5

Did you know it's perfectly acceptable to sell your daughter into slavery? I'll raise my queer child and keep my dignity while lacking your god, thank you.

[sandyhigdon1]

Hats off to you! We should not have a right to choose who someone else can and cannot marry...If more people would mind their own business we would probably live in a much better society. Hey you bible thumpers....if you read the "Good Book" then you should follow it....."Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged!" Grow Up People!

[sandyhigdon1]

And by the way.....Maybe these religious freaks should be keeping your eye on that preacher fondling the choir boy or swindling the little old lady out of her life savings and stop peeking in your neighbors window. (I'd like to know what your "God" needs all that money for?)

[pistisallen]

@sandyhigdon1 Brendon should mind his own business of playing football for the Ravens, he has ticked off a Ravens fan, and probably a whole lot more, I hope the Ravens fire his butt, the news has plastered this garabage on our tvs in Baltimore, now it is my business. We the peolpe do not want gay marriages it is vial and perverse, you people corupt our society. I suggest you read about sodom and gommorah, and tha homosexuality is an abomdination, and repent of your wicked ways No queer mariages

[beegbolt]

Anyone who has a problem with gays marrying EACH OTHER, needs to look in the mirror and ask themselves why. I think it is deep rooted shame of their OWN homosexual desires. AND, Jealousy because they don't have the balls to be open minded. (fear)

[enkadude]

Brendon u suck. I'll never forgive u for dissing the CFL. The Lions and the CFL gave u a chance to play and show ur stuff and for u to disrespect the league is not right.

[fiona1282]

I am now DEFINATELY a Ravens fan!! What a great guy and not hard on the eyes either!

[evanstoler]

Fags and dykes should be given lethal injection, not marriage rights.

Pedophiles might as well be allowed to marry kids.

[29kyne]

@evanstoler so do you search around for LGBT oriented videos just so you can comment on how much you hate them? it's an honest question

[beegbolt]

@evanstoler

No offense evan, but you're a fucking idiot.

[evanstoler]

@beegbolt Haha, if by "fucking idiot" you mean "right on the money".

I know it must be hard for you to live with a backwards, crippled mind, but don't worry, maybe there's a cure for individuals like you and the tard in this video.

[SapphirePanorama]

@evanstoler If that is the case, then people with the sick hatred as yourself should get the same treatment. One thing that I've learned is that people with such harsh judgmentalism toward others are mainly trying to avoid feeling bad about their own sinfulness.

[beegbolt]

@SapphirePanorama

Right on the money!

[thetruegladiator]

I hope NEW YORK has morals and values and says NO to gay marriage!

[lekesha00]

Brendon Ayanbadejo should be ashamed of himself. He like many in this country are more obsessed to have front page dialouge on this topic. I wish young people would be this vocal about the lack of jobs, the country in 3 wars, the foreclosure of homes, young black men dying in the streets from gang activitity. More people want to discuss this silly topc & justin bieber. just shows you how this new age of media that whats important and what's not.

[commonsense987]

As a lifelong Pats fan, supporting an AFC foe will be tough. But With Ayanbadejo and Stallworth both hailing from Baltimore, I guess I'm left with no choice.

[rgsweeney]

Brendon totally rocks! :-)

[rgsweeney]

Brendon totally rocks! :-)

[ashleyjo77]

Hooray!!

[iceprincessdelta121]

YEAH!!!!!!!

[coxhere1]

This guy must be like Obama: a foreign-born Muslim who is for the "downfall" of America's traditional way of life: the downfall of bullying, racism, misogyny, religious bigotry, and most of all: homophobia. Unpatriotic weirdos who are not normal like we are must be stopped! If accepting, supporting, caring about, and loving of those who are godless un-christians continues, then humans will be killed even more than they are right now. God does NOT allow people to be loving and caring.

[Boltrulz10]

His face is shiny. lmao :)

[yvonne5010]

In this day and age we should not even be having this discussion.Everyone should automatically have the right to marry who ever they want to,love is love and everyone should have the same rights.Well said Brendon...

[RDJudesie]

I think I just became a Baltimore Ravens fan. You're awesome, Brendon. :)

[xxcolbyxx22]

TAKES A STRONG CARING PERSON TO DO THAT!!!!!!!

[lizbethclarke]

I am a republican. I'm in favor of changing laws that allow congress to have special benefits that are denied to other Americans. I am also married to a wonderful man. I am thankful, for the example of Ellen Degeneres and Portia DeRossi Degeneres, and now by you, Brendon Ayanbadejo that you have set for all of us, by reminding us that true love has no boundaries. Not race, nor creed, nor religion, nor sex should legally prohibit a loving couple from cementing their bond before God.

[Bonzy1969]

I am now a fan of Brendon. How awesome is he to be man enough to do this? Too bad more men aren't comfortable in their own skin like Brendon is.!

[jennsantry]

Beautiful. Very nicely put.

[TheTimLeeShow]

Thanks for using your voice to speak out on such an important issue!

[Druis]

Beautifully and simply stated. Bravo.

[jww047]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to so many people. :)

[AnishaD23]

Brendon Ayanbadejo, you just became my 1 and only favourite Raven.

This coming from a die hard Steelers fan.

[BBTOQA]

I can't wait to see you get crushed on the field for this.

[keefers84]

Thank you so much! You are AMAZING!

[PrinceOfBabylon]

It'd be so cool if he were to be gay.

We need more gay role models so YES, it matters if people come out of the closet.

[operaryguy]

I'm not a huge football fan, but I'm impressed beyond my ability to express it. You've got guts, Mr. Ayanbadejo. Thank you for your bravery and rationality.

[Sabiancym]

Chicago made a mistake letting this guy go. You're a stand up guy Brendon.

[V3GAdigi1]

BRANDON!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! you are THE MAN!!! and from now on, I'll watch and support you wherever you go man! THANK YOU for your compassion and message of love and EQUALITY! Come Friday!!! I think we have a good chance of winning :)

Keep SPreading the love Brandon!

[shortystaygeekedup]

Straight athlete's like you make gay athlete's like me proud be be a part of any sporting community. Thank you.

[dharmapupil]

This is a wonderful video.

THANK YOU BRENDON!!!

[the1tigglet]

This is freakin AWESOME dude! Thank you Brendon! You are awesome man!

[PosiKris]

Thanks for standing up despite an environment that is stereotyped as being so conservative on LGBT issues!

[scottisha819]

oh hell yea! great video :)

[nederninja]

This is great. For someone, a football player, who is supposed to be an icon of American machismo to speak out in favor of equal treatment for gays and lesbians really is a powerful statement. Thanks, Brandon.

[markobrien16]

Brendon, you're my newest hero! Thank you!!!

[FreedomUSA1]

Wow, what a cool person. He speaks so calmly and makes perfect sense. What a great person. Those in his family are so lucky.

[nassauhedron]

Awesome: dismantling stereotypes about pro football players while repudiating stereotypes about gays and lesbians.

[DaveTheOrganism]

Peace, love & fairness.

[jacobsonsm]

Smart, progressive Man.

[fdsaks]

Whats the world coming to? The children will be fucked. Marriage = Man and woman. I guess we will be allowed to marry dogs and horses next....because hey...they love each other.

[TheFreeThinkingMan]

@fdsaks just think, people were saying that about interracial couples 50 years ago. Things change dude, always have always will. You just have to grasp it and move on...

[dankbass1]

This is definitely a great video, and a great message, but since when do we squash anothers opinion because too many people disagree??

[MrMusicFlood]

bravo!

[nubbs]

well, im a ravens fan now.

[kaibelf]

Surprising, but very cool to see this video!

[Trafalgar1961]

Thank you for your very important message and support.

[beachfan75]

Great Video Brendon ! thanks for the support for the gay community.

[EmeraldView]

Great video. Thanks Brendon!

[ascanius002]

If NOM is robocalling in Maryland with their antigay message, why doesn't the HRC start calling with this guy's message? Or are they too busy with their cocktail parties while NOM is busy stealing the vote?

[HuminBeenz]

Thanks for your message! It's important that people know that gays are not asking for approval, but fairness. They are not asking for recognition by people or religion, but THE STATE. And they are not asking for a blessing, they're asking for EQUAL rights.

[MaxFGrump]

Bravo! Well said. Thank you.

[tastyneck]

@MaxFGrump Ditto!

[landensgma]

I applaud you Brendon!!!! I'm standing on the side of love for all of my gay and lesbian friends!!!!! Thank you so much for your message!! 

[jtimleck]

Brendon, May I be the first, quite literally here, to say THANK-YOU for you message of love, support, and fairness and equality. I, a Canadian, and my partner, an American, are living on the edge of this vote coming up - if it passes it will cement the possibility that I will be able to stay here, with him, and work and do all the things I do to help make Baltimore a better place for all to live. Allies like yourself make this possible. I and he are indebted for your support. Thank-you. A.T.

[pistisallen]

@jtimleck stay in Canada, don't pullote our city