Irish boxer Micky Ward withdraws support for GOP’s Scott Brown over marriage equality stance

Good on you, Micky Ward! It's apparent that a man in his line of work has no need for false machismo. If you aren't gay, a rational response to the question of gay marriage is either "It's no business of mine" or "Supporting fairness and stable relationships is in everybody's best interest". If your reaction is otherwise, well. . . are you sure about the "not gay" part? One minor nit:it doesn't make sense to talk about "the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ban on gays". What you meant to write was "the military's ban on gays". I shouldn't have to explain this to a professional journalist, but out gays were banned from the military even before the Clinton administration.

I disagree with Scott Brown's opposition to unions, if such be his position, but I support Brown's disapprovel of same-sex marriages, because the laws of nature are obviously violated in such unions. As a former marine, I thank God that avowed homosexuals were forbidden from serving in the military in my day. Since marines are a very cohesive unit, it would be very demoralizing if any normal marine were forced to share a bunk bed, tent or fox- hole with a practicing homosexual. Semper Fidelis!

I can't say that I've ever been a fight fan, but my respect for a man of integrity who can admit when he makes a mistake and correct it is enormous. When he can state his principles as clearly and simply as Mr. Ward has so that all can understand, it is even greater. Here's hoping Senator Brown and his "evolving" position follow the lead of this man of principle about what is right for their constituency and good government.

More IC stunning news. Get real people, who cares.

Scott Brown may be wealthy and good-looking and smooth as silk, but Mickey Ward has a hundred times more integrity and human decency. when he makes a mistake, he admits it, unlike the Republicans of today (and some Democrats). You go, Mickey!

What a legend! It's always encouraging when a man stands up for justice and equality, and real courage means you stand with the oppressed so Ward's a real man.

Occassio loved your post it has said it all. When it comes to politics we all have to get with the program and do more research. I'm sure if the American people had done there due diligence Bush wouldn't have made it to the White House the first time let alone the second time. We all know that he will go down in history as possibly the worst President ever. I say good on Mr. Ward for coming to his senses and not backing the Republican and sticking to his values. Thanks again for your post occassio it is nice to read some intelligence on hear once in awhile.

Stunning news! who cares.

Like so many Americans, Mr. Ward mistakenly may have based his opinion on likeability. However, upon further investigation, he discovered that Mr. Brown’s political and voting track record trumped his likeability index. President Bush had a high likeability index; a marvelous fireside manner; easy, relaxed and comfortable. However,he was, ‘an incurious man’, not an attribute for someone holding the highest office in the land. These elections, whether local or national, require us all to be critical thinkers and not depend upon external attributes. None of us can afford to be incurious. Mr. Ward recognized his mistake and made a correction.

The fool here is Ward, who endorsed a candidate he knew nothing about.