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Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:50 am EST

Brady Quinn is an alleged gay basher

By MJD

A 9-1-1 call was made on New Year's Day by a man who alleged that Brady Quinn and his pals were shouting hate speech at a group of homosexual men. Here's the audio of that call, from Cleveland.com.

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Oh, dear. That's not good. I know my good friend Derek Anderson would never do something like that.

If you want to defend Brady Quinn, that's fine. I know there are (for some reason) a lot of Quinn fans out there. If you find it suspicious that it's February 13th and we're just now hearing about a January 1st incident, fine. If you choose not to believe the caller, that's fine, too.

But what I don't want to hear is, "Oh, it's just a word. It's no big deal to call the guy a name." 

Yes, it is just a word, but unfortunately, that particular word is a big deal. Words have meaning. Words can be used to hurt people. If you're a straight (I presume), attractive, rich, white male like Brady Quinn, you'll probably never be able to understand what it's like to be on the receiving end of one of those hurtful words, but that doesn't make it okay to use them.

It's hate speech. It's discriminatory. It's homophobic. It's an effort to intimidate, insult, hurt, and degrade another human being. It's not acceptable.

I'm just hoping it's not true. I don't know why the caller would make it up (and, honestly, the caller seems to go out of his way to be fair to Quinn when talking to Cleveland.com), but for the sake of Brady Quinn, the Cleveland Browns, the NFL, and humanity, I hope he did.

• Brady Quinn part of rowdy group outside Columbus bar, witness says / Cleveland.com
• 911 Caller: “Brady Quinn Called Me a F----t” / The Big Lead

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  1. jo
    1. Posted by jo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    I may not agree with it, but he has a right to feel or say anything he wants to anybody. He might not like gays, you may not like Iranians, and I might not like blacks. It's OUR RIGHT. I guarantee you that a majority of football fans would support him and share that opinion, and it's OK.
  2. jo
    2. Posted by jo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    I may not agree with it, but he has a right to feel or say anything he wants to anybody. He might not like gays, you may not like Iranians, and I might not like blacks. It's OUR RIGHT. I guarantee you that a majority of football fans would support him and share that opinion, and it's OK.
    OH...and before you start telling me that I don't know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of RACIST or bigoted comments, that would be incorrect. I'm CUBAN and I''ve had people call me the typical spanish inflammatory names, and have had others save very negative and hateful things about spanish people, not realizing that I"m spanish. That does'nt change a thing. We are all entitled to our opinion. If he broke some team or league conduct rules, then he should be punished.
  3. omfglol22
    3. Posted by omfglol22 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    Yeah he shouldn't be punished by the league. The only thing this proves is that Brady Quinn is an immature homophobe, who obviously isn't ready to start if he is still resorting to high school antics off the field.
  4. MJD
    4. Posted by MJD Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    Americans do not have "the right" to harass other people in a public place. If he wants to think it, yes, that's his right. But it's not his right to yell "f----t" at people who weren't bothering him, nor would it be my right to follow you around all day, making slurs about Cubans.
  5. Brave Sir Robin
    5. Posted by Brave Sir Robin Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    And we have officially hit a new low. Thanks Joey!
  6. Black Wolf Standing
    6. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    There are words that cannot be used in certain situations. Words that when uttered could result in bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    The most well known example is yelling fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire. Another is shouting you dumb-*&^%*&^ in a redneck bar which might get you killed in a big hurry.
    The best thing I can say is that there are stupid people all around us, some of them even open there mouths to prove it. But what can we really do? Stupid people will be always around us. The best advice I can give is do NOT let them have power over you by their mear words.
  7. Black Wolf Standing
    7. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    There are words that cannot be used in certain situations. Words that when uttered could result in bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    The most well known example is yelling fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire. Another is shouting you dumb-*&^%*&^ in a redneck bar which might get you killed in a big hurry.
    The best thing I can say is that there are stupid people all around us, some of them even open there mouths to prove it. But what can we really do? Stupid people will be always around us. The best advice I can give is do NOT let them have power over you by their mear words.
  8. Black Wolf Standing
    8. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    There are words that cannot be used in certain situations. Words that when uttered could result in bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    The most well known example is yelling fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire. Another is shouting you dumb-*&^%*&^ in a redneck bar which might get you killed in a big hurry.
    The best thing I can say is that there are stupid people all around us, some of them even open there mouths to prove it. But what can we really do? Stupid people will be always around us. The best advice I can give is do NOT let them have power over you by their mear words.
  9. Black Wolf Standing
    9. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    There are words that cannot be used in certain situations. Words that when uttered could result in bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    The most well known example is yelling fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire. Another is shouting you dumb-*&^%*&^ in a redneck bar which might get you killed in a big hurry.
    The best thing I can say is that there are stupid people all around us, some of them even open there mouths to prove it. But what can we really do? Stupid people will be always around us. The best advice I can give is do NOT let them have power over you by their mear words.
  10. Black Wolf Standing
    10. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    There are words that cannot be used in certain situations. Words that when uttered could result in bodily harm to one or more individuals.
    The most well known example is yelling fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire. Another is shouting you dumb-*&^%*&^ in a redneck bar which might get you killed in a big hurry.
    The best thing I can say is that there are stupid people all around us, some of them even open there mouths to prove it. But what can we really do? Stupid people will be always around us. The best advice I can give is do NOT let them have power over you by their mear words.
  11. Black Wolf Standing
    11. Posted by Black Wolf Standing Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Sorry for the repeat posts.
    My system locked up and I pressed refresh/post multiple times by mistake.
  12. Samuel W
    12. Posted by Samuel W Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 pm EDT

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    911 call?
  13. HA-HA
    13. Posted by HA-HA Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    I say the caller should just stop showing his support for the Browns and not go to any more games. Oh wait...he doesn't go to the games now. I am surprised that he knows who Brady Quinn is. This whole report smells of bull$hit. The guy is looking for a payday and was being a total drama queen on the phone. He was inside on the phone and they were outside on the street?? Quit staring outside!
  14. MJD
    14. Posted by MJD Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:22 pm EDT

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    I'm sorry, Black Wolf Standing ... could you repeat that?
  15. Dan
    15. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    The really sad part is that someone would actually call an emergency number to say that someone called them a name. I do not think that is a life or death situation. Isnt that what 9-1-1 is for? A life or death situation. There are always 2 sides to a story.
  16. Dan
    16. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    the really sad part is that someone would actually call an emergency number to say that someone called them a name. i do not think that is a life or death situation. isnt that what 9-1-1 is for? a life or death situation. there are always 2 sides to a story.
  17. Forty
    17. Posted by Forty Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    And im sure that all the other guy did was say "hello Brady nice to meet you."
    Im so sick of people talking trash to get a reaction out of Famous people....then when they do they run and tell like a little kid. If you dont want ur feelings hurt then dont talk trash.
  18. Mr. Z
    18. Posted by Mr. Z Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    Making racist remarks is stupid and sadly, you can't fix stupid. That said, I would like to hear the other side of the story.
  19. HA-HA
    19. Posted by HA-HA Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Gay is not a race, hence this is not a racist comment. If it were true, it would be a derogatory statement. It most likely is what it is...a fabricated lie. Are we to believe that Brady Quinn had nothing better to do than stand OUTSIDE a bar "ALL NIGHT" and make derogatory comments? The callers initial statement was "Brady Quinn was outside" and "his friends" were trying to start trouble.
    I'm pretty sure with his looks, money, and status, he would have other priorities/options he would do before partaking in gay bashing. If it were as bad as he stated, there would have been some arrests to coincide with this story.
  20. Mr. Z
    20. Posted by Mr. Z Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    #21 You're right. My mistake. It is not racist, but I guess I put it in the same class. It's rude and demeaning and unnecessary and, well, stupid. But, before anyone passes judgment on Brady Quinn or his accuser, we really need to hear both sides.
  21. BEN DOVER 4 me
    21. Posted by BEN DOVER 4 me Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    O.k i'm gay........so why do you football players think you are above the law....wow!!! look at those lips on that looser....i bet he could suck the cover off a golf ball...........mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  22. bill
    22. Posted by bill Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:55 pm EDT

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    hey everybody slow down a minute !!!.Since when is brady guilty before he is even citied or better yet it can be proven he even said these comments ?. It could be a gay person wanting to get some attention for the gay/ lesbian community of colombus or maybe just trying to set up a pro athlete.As of Feb. 14th no charges filed against brady. EVERYBODY CHILL OUT AND WAIT FOR THE REAL FACTS TO COME OUT.
  23. Stay Thirsty
    23. Posted by Stay Thirsty Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    Probably the same guy who said "How you doing Knight?"
  24. Dennis B
    24. Posted by Dennis B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    First off who even knows if this guy is telling the truth it's all hear say. Alot of people who are "famous" have people say this and that just because they are "famous. This douche is prolly trying for his fifteen mins of fame. Go Browns!!!!
  25. BEN DOVER 4 me
    25. Posted by BEN DOVER 4 me Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    dont need fact.... just a nice warm cornhole ................like the rest of the steeler fans

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