Bisonguy06 wrote:The media coverage of this story could not have been more unfair to NDSCS. The player failed to perform his assigned duty, invited an unauthorized guest into a team area, engaged in continuous public displays of affection while he was supposed to be working, and lied to the coach about the identity of his guest. He also admitted that he met his companion online when he was 17 years old.
Notice that I have not made a judgment on his sexual orientation. Neither did NDSCS. Administration specifically asked the question, "would we respond with the same consequence if this was a heterosexual encounter? Answer? Yes.
Bisonguy06 wrote:The media coverage of this story could not have been more unfair to NDSCS. The player failed to perform his assigned duty, invited an unauthorized guest into a team area, engaged in continuous public displays of affection while he was supposed to be working, and lied to the coach about the identity of his guest. He also admitted that he met his companion online when he was 17 years old.
Notice that I have not made a judgment on his sexual orientation. Neither did NDSCS. Administration specifically asked the question, "would we respond with the same consequence if this was a heterosexual encounter? Answer? Yes.
But the age gap is a point that no one seems to want to address. The relationship began before Kuntz had reached the age of consent (18). Are you NOT concerned about that?
Flip wrote:Bisonguy06 wrote:The media coverage of this story could not have been more unfair to NDSCS. The player failed to perform his assigned duty, invited an unauthorized guest into a team area, engaged in continuous public displays of affection while he was supposed to be working, and lied to the coach about the identity of his guest. He also admitted that he met his companion online when he was 17 years old.
Notice that I have not made a judgment on his sexual orientation. Neither did NDSCS. Administration specifically asked the question, "would we respond with the same consequence if this was a heterosexual encounter? Answer? Yes.
I think if you replace 65 year old man with 19 year old woman he gets a warning.But the age gap is a point that no one seems to want to address. The relationship began before Kuntz had reached the age of consent (18). Are you NOT concerned about that?
Why should it be addressed?
Why would I be concerned about what two adults do?
but if this started at the age of 17...then its NOT two adults. That's what Bisonguy06 is getting at
Bisonguy06 wrote:The media coverage of this story could not have been more unfair to NDSCS. The player failed to perform his assigned duty, invited an unauthorized guest into a team area, engaged in continuous public displays of affection while he was supposed to be working, and lied to the coach about the identity of his guest. He also admitted that he met his companion online when he was 17 years old.
Notice that I have not made a judgment on his sexual orientation. Neither did NDSCS. Administration specifically asked the question, "would we respond with the same consequence if this was a heterosexual encounter? Answer? Yes.
Bisonguy06 wrote:I listened to both Kuntz and the NDSCS AD on the radio w McFeely. And The Bismarck Tribune referenced the age of these individuals.
Here's the deal:
Kuntz says he was dismissed for being gay.
http://www.kfgo.com/on-air-details.php?ID=977
NDSCS says his orientation had absolutely nothing to do with his dismissal.
http://www.kfgo.com/on-air-details.php?ID=978
Has the media given equal time to both sides of this story? Mike McFeely did on the radio, but I don't think the print press has given equal time and ink.
Part of this may be because Kuntz has been aggressive in getting his story out there, while NDSCS has not. I would also say that some of the media outlets have an agenda in promoting gay rights, therefore they have no interest in equal time.
Bisonguy06 wrote:Of course... NDSCS's position was that this was not a newsworthy story! A player was cut for failing to live up to the code of conduct. That stuff happens regularly across the country.
Kuntz questioned the decision and sought media attention, and NDSCS reluctantly had to respond.
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