Tim Brando Tweets: Jason Collins Is Not A Hero For Coming Out

Brando railed against those who consider Collins to be a hero for becoming the first active openly gay athlete in any of the major U.S. team sports.
In response to a question about the backlash that his comments generated, Brando offered an explanation as to why his perspective was not popular. 
"Simple Being a Christian White male over 50 that's raised a family means nothing in today's culture. The sad truth. Period."

Although Brando does not specify what dictionary he consulted, here are four definitions for "hero" offered by Merriam-Webster, who has been "America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information" for more than 150 years.

• a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability
• an illustrious warrior
• a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities
• one who shows great courage

While Collins is not a "mythical or legendary figure" or "illustrious warrior," he is certainly being rightfully commended for his courageous decision and appears to be widely admired for his on-court achievements as well the noble qualities displayed in his writing and actions.

No Tim, using your religion to oppress a minority labels you.
If you don't like it, then change your behavior.
That's the sad truth, period.