Kobe Bryant -- I Didn't Mean To Offend Anyone

He is sorry because he got caught. I work for a suicide hotline and kids complete suicide because of people like this. Whether Kobe means it or not, this gives kids with fragile self esteem even more reason to think of themselves as broken, inferior or worthless. Anyone who condones or supports Kobe for this kind of behavior is part of the greater problem. Yelling "fire" is not a big deal unless you are in a crowded room. Yelling "f***t" is probably not a big deal to you openly gay guys or enlightened straight guys, but to a teen who has to hide his true identity because of his parents or fear of being bullied in school, or, even because he hears that being gay is a sin and God hates him . . . it is just another straw on the camel's back.

I always thought he was a big load and now he has proven that he is one. Fine and suspend this creep.

kobe will never get a clue
pure trash

SO effing what if someone was offend. That's life. Deal with it! Move on. We are offended from our first day of school to our last breath. Bunch on cry babies.

He's doin' what his coach "Dr. Phil" Jackson taught him. Search youtube.com for "phil jackson brokeback mountain" or see this ==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-NLzjcA3kM or maybe he's gay and in denial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkwCVcDc_mM could be.

More like forget Kobe. Why did he use the word if 'The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities..."

YES! Freakin' forgive him and move the hell on. It's not like anyone else on the planet has never used those words to express anger and rage. Give the guy a freakin' break.

Those who support him need to think what the reaction would be if he used words like ******, cheap jew, spic, chink or anything of that nature and how they would feel if it was explained away as he has tried to do with the glbt community, it wouldn't fly and it shouldn't with the word ***got.

Non-apology apologies are not apologies.

Kobe needs to be suspended. I don't care how good of a player he is. The NBA will be setting a bad example for young adults and children that watch The Lakers if he is not punished. I hope GLAAD goes after his ass. That referee that Kobe yelled these hateful words to would lose his job if he'd call Kobe the N word. You are a disgrace, Kobe. He got away with the Colorado incident, and will get away with this, too. I am disgusted with his behavior.

Kobe said what he said and it should have never been seen on television. His apology was more than enough. If people are offended then they clearly have too much time on their hands and dull lives. He didn't go up to a gay guy on the court, punch him in the face, and call him a f*ggot. He didn't come out after the game and call anyone a f*ggot or deny gay rights. He used a slang word in a fit of rage that should have never been broadcast.

#31 thosetmzguysarehotiwanttodothemallnotharveythough----Just because gays say F*G and blacks say N**GER or N**GAH...does not make it right...and you, as a "gay" person should see the stupidity at degrading yourself by using such derogatory words. I'm gay and the thought of me using those words to identify my kind is just plain stupid and if you think otherwise you are an idiot.

Was that sex thing you did to the hotel maid " frustration in the heat of the game". To bad that you didn't fall backward on her broom pole. Oh and that big ring that you gave your wife when you got caught doing it to the maid, was that "frustration in the heat of the game". Wonder if the maid took what you did to her "literally".

I hate the politically correctness of this freakin' country. Anyone who thinks he shouldn't be forgiven is being very hypercritical. Everyone's said something rude before whether they want to believe it or not. All these people casting judgment on Kobe need to look at themselves first.

Don't worry about it Kobe. Gays and lesbians are in no place to throw stones. Spend a couple of hours any where near Sebastian street in Fort Lauderdale and you will see what I am talking about.