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Bluenorthwest

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5. Not only does the subject matter please me to no end, it is wonderful to see a few athlete using

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:58 AM

Jan 2013

their fame and wealth for any larger goal. So much negativity in sports of late, people like Ayanbadejo and Kluwe bring something good to the table. Good upon them both, and may others follow their examples in this and other areas of social and political change.

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Raven's Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo:Carrying a Cause to the Super Bowl(gay marriage)Ellen answered [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jan 2013 OP

God Dammit!!! Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #1

Same here! Was pulling for the 49ers, but may have to reconsider now! bullwinkle428 Jan 2013 #2

LOL Are_grits_groceries Jan 2013 #9

Another reason I love the Ravens RedstDem Jan 2013 #3

Good for you Brendon! Marrah_G Jan 2013 #4

Not only does the subject matter please me to no end, it is wonderful to see a few athlete using Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #5

The Ravens Rock!!! LibertyLover Jan 2013 #6

Kluwe and Ayanbadejo are both UCLA bruins....nt wiggs Jan 2013 #7

I think, in the memory of the great Harvey Milk, mountain grammy Jan 2013 #8

He's the one that fired back at that DINO last year Doctor_J Jan 2013 #10

FUCK. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #11

He has a pretty amusing Facebook feed. wildeyed Jan 2013 #12

hope he hooked Kluwe up with a ticket! frylock Jan 2013 #13

Ellen answered! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2013 #14