Broncos Brass Responds to Change.org Petition to Join “It Gets Better” Campaign

The Denver Broncos – also known as the vessel through which the infallibly Christian Tim Tebow hath regenerated the visible connection between sports success and faith – have responded to an online campaign urging them to become the NFL’s first team to join the It Gets Better video campaign. Earlier in 2011, a slew of Major League Baseball teams joined the video campaign – started by columnist Dan Savage to address anti-gay bullying for youth – following similar efforts by fans petitions.

But don’t expect Denver to lead the way on this one. Per HuffPo, Broncos spokesman Patrick Smyth gave no indication that the team would be participating anytime soon.

“The Denver Broncos are committed to tolerance, acceptance and respect for all in the community,” said Smyth. “The National Football League is currently working with USA Network on its ‘Characters Unite’ campaign combating prejudice and intolerance, and our organization is in full support of that movement to help raise awareness for this very important cause.”

Smyth declined to provide a specific comment on It Gets Better.

Petition organizer and Broncos fan Andy Szekeres said the step would help the team, and the sometimes-controversial Tebow, say, “We may have differences on abortion and gay marriage, but stopping kids from killing themselves is an issue we can all get behind.”

“I commend the Broncos and all of the NFL for their work on a Characters Unite program to stand up against prejudice and intolerance but that is not enough or the same as standing in support of the It Gets Better Project,” responded Szekeres.

“The Broncos have a rare opportunity to make a difference and give hope to thousands of LGBT youth across the country as the first NFL team to make an It Gets Better Video. I think I can speak for the thousands of people who signed this petition when I urge the Broncos to show the country that Colorado and the Broncos stand against bullying LGBT teens and youth,” he added. “The Broncos have the chance to lead the league and stand up for one of the country’s must vulnerable populations.”

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