Does coming out make Collins a hero? #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter what they thought of NBA's Jason Collins coming out. Comments have been edited for clarity, style and grammar.

This is not a new phenomenon. There are many more pressing issues than the lifestyle of a sports figure.

—@JAZZYUSA

Very proud of Jason Collins! Very talented athlete setting a trend about something that's gone unspoken in sports!

—@ShawnStingel

He decides to come out after 12 years in the NBA? Who cares anyway?

—@iMrLaw

It's too bad this is even such a big deal still. Open your minds, people. We are not all the same.

—@KennehV

He's neither a hero nor a sinner. He's just one of many who have an alternative sexual lifestyle.

—@kevinrleyland

Why must this question even be asked? His love life is his choice!

—@calgarymummy

I would describe him as both brave and courageous. The Bible says his choice is sinful, but it says the same about divorce. Let's not be hypocrites.

—@SportsFanatic62

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