“I am not political,” says Tyree, whose famous "helmet catch” was the defining moment of Super Bowl XLII. “I believe there is right and wrong. I think many things are subjective, but truth is not. Marriage [between a man and woman] is the backbone of our society.”
Now, Peter Grandich, founder of Trinity Financial Sports & Entertainment Co, is speaking out in support of Tyree. Grandich applauds him for saying what many believe and don’t have the courage to openly state.
“He is a courageous man to say what so many others will not for fear of retribution, yet David is strong in his conviction and that comes first. I admire his passion and faith," Grandich says. “What David has really said was he chooses not to go against the will of his God and that his Lord’s words must come before man’s. This is not Tyree vs. gays but a God-fearing man’s willingness to stand firm in his beliefs. I wholeheartedly agree with him.”
Grandich feels many in the media are taking cheap shots at Tyree because they don’t share the same opinion. “This is America, where freedom of speech is not just guaranteed, but is one of the foundations upon which our country was established,” Grandich says. “Though the media is certainly free to report David’s opinions, I say shame on them for chastising him for standing up for his beliefs.”
See Tyree's first video for marriage here.
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We could use more guys like this. I hope that his courage inspires more moral men to stand up for their beliefs so we're not stuck with the amoral Hollywood celebrities like Charlize Theron shoving their disgusting 'values' down our throats.
I agree, SC Guy. I've been inspired by Tyree, Rev Diaz, NOM staff and so many others. And I've been surprised by how many people I know who agree with my support for 1M1W marriage but have been afraid to express their views.
It is in the world of sports and athletes who stand by their convictions while the entertainment industry has the morals of a rat. First Peter Vidmar and now David Tyree. They are an inspiration.
Unfortunately, the mainstream media abandoned unbiased reporting years ago. Not only do they pick sides, they have no shame in making it quite obvious which side they've picked. They are now clearly a mouthpiece for the HS camp's propoganda to brainwash the populace.
As far as the entertainment industry, yes, it's a pity our nation has gotten to the point where so many of our citizens look to entertainers for guidance in issues of morality. Americans once looked to the bible - to Jesus and his Apostles - as their moral compass. Now, many Americans apparently look to see what the pop gagas have to say on a subject. What a disgrace to our nation.
That's right, Barb. The silent majority, as they say. And yes, I did say majority because I don't believe that a majority of Americans support same-sex marriage as the Washington Post would like us to believe.
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IT MIGHT BE ENOUGH TO STOP THE BILL IN ITS TRACKS...I'M SURE THERE ARE PLENTY OF GOOD LAWYERS IN NY.
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I'LL BET YOU ANY MONEY THAT THE NEXT GOP REP. WILL THINK TWISE ABOUT ABANDONING THEIR BASE AFTER THE FILING OF THIS LAWSUIT...
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