Comments on: BREAKING: LA Times sports columnist Mike Penner/Christine Daniels found dead

By: A British Winner at Wimbledon, what are the odds? | WoodBury Cinema

A British Winner at Wimbledon, what are the odds? | WoodBury Cinema — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:14:37 +0000

[...] BREAKING: LA Times sports columnist Mike Penner/Christine Daniels … [...]

By: John Rabe

John Rabe — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:47:53 +0000

Mike’s story makes coming out as gay seem almost easy by comparison.

Perhaps some of those who wrote the hateful comments – not to mention columns in local newspapers – will ponder their roles in this.

By: Karen Ocamb

Karen Ocamb — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:40:59 +0000

Yes.

I hope our transgender brothers and sisters share their experiences on how we can help ease that burden.

By: David

David — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:24:41 +0000

So very sad. It was incredibly brave and generous of Christine to do this so publicly, but the burdens that come with that are more than anyone should have to bear.

By: Mike Penner Christine Daniels - Wirro

Mike Penner Christine Daniels - Wirro — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:34:38 +0000

[...] The Los Angeles Times just reported that veteran sportswriter Mike Penner – who announced in 2007 that he was transsexual and publicly transitioned into Christine Daniels – only to return to The Times in 2008 as Mike Penner – was found .. read more [...]

By: stephanie trower

stephanie trower — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:28:32 +0000

I am so sorry.

stephanie.