Thanks to Cam for bringing forward LZ Granderson's response to almost being gay-bashed during the NBA weekend.

As long as we as a culture continue to make incidents like the one involving Quinn a news brief, then we as a culture will continue to give credence to the barbaric caste system that has led to several violent attacks and even deaths of people just because they are gay. Contrary to the mistaken notion that brings us comfort, this branch of hate crimes didn't stop once the nation eulogized Shepard. Some of us just stopped paying attention.

A year ago Tim Hardaway was under fire for saying he hates gay people, a sentiment that seemed to be shared by the small, drunken mob that surrounded me. I also suspect those who may not agree with gay people -- but certainly don't hate us -- are far greater in number. When you speak up you can help change hearts, even save lives. That may sound hokey but I know I'm probably able to write this column today because it's true.

Four words, people: It Takes a Team.