For 26 years Martina Navratilova has been a bright beckon of hope for gay athletes as she faced criticism, controversy and scrutiny over her decision to come out to the world. This month, the outspoken advocate voiced her opinions about the political climate in the United States in Tennis Magazine after a reporter jokingly said she should go back the Czech Republic.
Martina has stated she hoped that the 2008 presidential election would change some of the negativity that has been surrounding gay issues, but said that currently she was less than impressed with the front runners for the democrat candidacy.
She explains that her criticism of the government is not a bash on American society, but rather an obligation and a necessity for all citizens to help better our society. As a citizen and as a public figure, it is her duty to speak against injustices and to help make this county a better place for all Americans.
