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Old 08-20-2020, 08:28 AM   #568
JPhillips
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Originally Posted by molson View Post
I read something about how this says as much about Fox Sports Ohio as it does about him. Someone can be a closeted homophobe or racist and be caught saying something in private. But he worked at a place where he knew this was just fine to say in front of others as long as it didn't go out on the air. Imagine that kind of culture and how hostile it would be for a gay person who worked there.

They'll say, "this doesn't reflect our views,"but, it must reflect enough of their views for a prominent employee to feel comfortable saying it out loud in casual conversation.

This. He assumed he was off the air, but he absolutely knew that he was still at work.
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