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Maryland Politician Demands That Ravens Owner Silence Player Supporting Gay Marriage

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This is Brendon Ayanbadejo.

This is Brendon Ayanbadejo.

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He’s a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and an outspoken advocate of marriage equality. Image by Seth Perlman / AP

He’s provided Ravens tickets to incentivize people to donate to a fund for Marriage Equality in Maryland.

He's provided Ravens tickets to incentivize people to donate to a fund for Marriage Equality in Maryland.

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Source: @MD4Equality

On August 29th, Maryland Politician and Democrat Emmett C. Burns Jr. sent the following letter to Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, demanding that the owner limit Ayanbadejo’s ability to make statements in support of gay marriage.

On August 29th, Maryland Politician and Democrat Emmett C. Burns Jr. sent the following letter to Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, demanding that the owner limit Ayanbadejo's ability to make statements in support of gay marriage.

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Source: sports.yahoo.com

It hasn’t worked:

It hasn't worked:

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Source: @brendon310

In conclusion:

Maryland Politician Demands That Ravens Owner Silence Player Supporting Gay Marriage

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    • rachel maria 8 months ago

      You go Brandon.

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      Add me to your new list of fans.  http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-brendon-ayanbadejo-responds-to-politician-looking-to-silence-him-on-gay-marriage-stance-20120907,0,4738424.story

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    • tfoxy74 8 months ago

      As a Maryland resident, I was appalled to see that one ouf our very own politicians-a Democrat, no less-was calling for the censure of Mr. Ayanbadejo for exercising his right to free speech. Further research shows that Mr. Burns is a pastor, as well. It is no secret that many African-American churches in our state are working to defeat the ballot question to give all Marylanders equal rights. What is completely heinous is that Mr. Burns has chosen to use his political clout to essentially deny Mr. Ayanbadejo his rights under the first amendment. Shame on you, Mr. Burns!

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      Freedom of speech. What our country was founded on..

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    • Jjunky 8 months ago

      Emmet Burns is an asshole. I can’t believe he actually wrote the words “…. to inhibit such expression from an employee…” WTF

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