Linebacker Scott Fujita is an American whose names comes from his Japanese parents who adopted him and gave him their name. Today he will play for the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl. Only he and one other professional football player (Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendan Ayanbadejo) have spoken out in support of gay marriage. (At Right: Saint's Linebacker, Scott Fujita)

"The Advocate" interviewed Scott and below is a one question and answer.

The Advocate: Do you worry about alienating fans for being so supportive of gay marriage?

Scott: I've found that every time I open my mouth about an issue that's unrelated to football, I alienate some people. But that's a risk I'm willing to take. Because for every piece of hate mail I've received for speaking out in support of gay marriage or for wanting to bring the troops home or for discussing the injustices of Japanese internment, there's a dozen people who either appreciate what I'm doing or who think about the issue in a different way.

I have never claimed to have all the answers, still haven't met someone who does. But I have some strong opinions about things, especially when it comes to issues of prejudice and inequality. I also recognize that the platform I've been given as a professional athlete will be taken from under me once I leave this game, at which point no one will care to ask my opinion. So in the meantime, why not stand for something?

(For the complete interview, Click Here.)