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July 08, 2006^09:35am
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Ozzie Guillen wants to take part in the festivities for the Gay Games and wants to shake hands with its ambassador Billy Bean, one of two former MLB players to come out of the closet
www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-bean08.html
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     From what I've heard, it sounds like Ozzie is taking the sensitivity training seriously and isn't lackadaisacal about it as John Rocker was.  I applaud Billy Bean for trying to bring more understanding for the gay rights issue, but I wonder what's going to happen when an active Major League player will come out of the closet.  From my own experience, the most homophobic place I've ever been in is a boys locker room, so the first player who comes out of the closet will most likely have a tough road ahead of him.  But, I think it would go a lot more smoothly if it's a superstar, rather than a mediocre utility player, which Billy Bean was.  It would take pressure away from other players, fans, and the media.