Typically, I think the 'high road' would be more effective. It's definitely the better one to take, IMHO. However, I think that Kluwe is writing with a particular audience in mind: NFL fans. The letter is very aggressive, and it even goes so far as to question Burns' heterosexuality. Kluwe presents equality for gays as a matter of patriotism, without require his audience to really empathize with them. He's almost equating homosexuality with 'cocklust'. I thought the letter was interesting because it is both enjoyable to read, and not quite right. Still, it probably was more effective than a more balanced criticism would have been, considering the audience it was written for. As an aside, I think Kluwe must know that the NFL can actually inhibit his expression while they employ him.Should he have taken the high road or do you think the impassioned insults will carry the message further?
The politician backtracked his comments. Seems the heat from the press and other NFL players forced his cocklusting hand.