A Tender Story of Intolerance

02.08.2007 | Link to this | 9 Comments | Comments are closed.

Miller says he now thinks ‘Brokeback’ ban was wrong

Today’s Salt Lake Tribune features a slightly contrite Larry H. Miller (the guy who banned Brokeback Mountain in his movie theaters last year.

“I’m still outspoken on issues, but I know I have to look at people’s feelings and lives. I’d like to say I’m more understanding now. To say I’m tolerant would be less accurate, but I am more understanding.”

Credit to the gay community for giving more than they are receiving in this case. At least Miller met with them. I can’t wait for the days of openly out athletes. That is going to move the discussion forward in countless wonderful ways. o

(Thanks, Dave for this link!)



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patatomic says:

> Owens hopes other prominent Utah leaders will follow Miller's example: "If he can come out and say, 'I was wrong to discriminate against a group of people,' then who knows who's next? Maybe Orrin Hatch?"

Good luck one that one. Having said that, who knows?

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