Hey Guys
If you haven't heard on SportsCenter or in the news yet, Steve Elkington tweeted a joke about Michael Sam participating in a "handbag toss" event at the combine and that no other athletes were scheduled to take part in that particular joke. Obviously a reference to Sam's recent disclosure of his homosexuality. I'm not gay, nor am I an activist for the gay community. But I am all for the idea of live and let live and also the truly American principles of freedom of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, without being harassed for the lifestyle one follows, whether chosen or not. I'm not urging anyone to boycott the Elk's Big Show tournament on WGT, but I am letting the community know that I will play no further rounds in it. I know that won't affect Elk or really anyone in a major way, but I hope my withdrawal will send a message, however big or small, that harassment and pointed jokes of this sort are simply not cool and not funny. Sorry Elk
-GH