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Friday, June 03, 2011

Judge Rules Gay League Can Limit Number Of Heterosexual Players

A federal judge ruled Thursday that a gay softball league can limit the number of heterosexuals on its teams, the Courthouse News Service reports.

The ruling was announced after three bisexual men claimed they were kicked out of the Gay Softball World Series for not being gay enough and filed a lawsuit in Washington state against the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association.

The three men, playing for a San Francisco softball team, were challenged on their sexuality by a rival team, citing a rule that limits no more than two heterosexuals on a team.

The men claim they were "summoned to a hearing room to answer questions about their sexual interests or attractions," according to the Courthouse News Service.

The men said they were told that "this is the Gay World Series, not the Bisexual World Series."

U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour struck down the lawsuit.

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7 comments:

Flerndip said...

I wonder if that same judge would allow heterosexual teams to limit the number of gay men in their league. Very doubtful.

Cathy said...

its no different than women complaining about not being able to play on a mens league team. if you want to play, that's great; just play in the appropriate league.

people always find something to complain about and make mountains out of molehills!

Anonymous said...

Oh the games we play in this country. The time is nigh upon us.
Weeping and wailing and knashing of
of teeth.

Anonymous said...

What a waste of time and money.

Anonymous said...

tooo Freakin funny, what can I say, tooooo freakin funny.

Gay people think they are a fifth race or something. Next we will have Gay history month. Rainbow warriors weekend....

Anonymous said...

Complete waste of tax payer's money and the court's time.

Anonymous said...

no straight guys in their league,no gays in ours.its only fair,if we play by the rules.play both sides if you want,but then find a team