More on Todd Jones

Derek Zumsteg wrote a good article over at Baseball Prospectus on the whole Todd Jones controversy involving the Rockies pitcher's homophobic remarks. (This particular article is available without premium subscription, still I'd recommend a premium subscription for anyone who's a baseball fan, it's well worth the money) In it he makes this important point:

Keli McGregor, Rockies president, ran a statement on their web site that started out well: "The unfortunate comments made by pitcher Todd Jones in (The) Denver Post in no way reflects the views, opinions or attitudes of the Colorado Rockies." And then: "As an organization and as a part of this community, we are committed to providing an environment for our employees and fans that is free of discrimination and prejudice, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran."

Quick test, though. What's not in that list?

Yup. Isn't it strange that in responding to a furor about a player's statements on homosexuals, the Rockies managed to issue a statement that--had it stopped at "free of discrimination"--would have been much better than one that lists some common causes, but conspicuously skips over the one at hand?