Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes, maybe the best female basketball player ever, has come out as gay. This ought to be a problem for the homophobes in the country. I myself rather like this development a) because I was never that sexually attracted to the 6'7" Swoopes, so there is no disappointment factor and b) because I think sports stars are great symbols for what's acceptable in the country. The obvious example is Jackie Robinson joining the Dodgers...still one of the greatest moments in baseball (and American) history. I think Swoopes coming out will get support from men and women all around the country, including NBA stars. And better yet, young women will learn it is okay to touch and kiss and fondle other women.