Would Sterling get banned if he made homophobic comments instead?

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KAJ has it right. I was surprised at his comments, but realize that he is for TRUE freedom and that applies to all. This country is based on freedom of religion, speech, etc. Who amongst us has said things in private that they would not want aired in public? Do you really think that black people don't make racial comments too? This was a private conversation, in the privacy of his home(?) and not for public consumption. I think it's laughable - now anybody whose opinion is asked is "forced" to conform and spout some racially correct comment no matter what they really think.

As Cuban said, it's a slippery slope. When people are persecuted for what they say or think. And to strip some one of his property for some comments made in private without knowledge of being taped (illegal in CA) is going too far. Unfortunately, that's what will happen. The owners will be forced to vote against Sterling no matter what they really think/feel - because whoever votes for him and word gets out, they also will be trashed.