"The Rosa Parks of People Who Have Shot Themeselves"

Stephen Colbert explains why Plaxico Burress is a First Amendment hero.

Updated 11:19 AM EST, Wed, Dec 3, 2008

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On Tuesday's episode of The Colbert Report, Comedy Central's #2 newsman explained how the New York Giant who shot himself gave him a fuller understanding of the plight of gay Americans.

First Published: Dec 3, 2008 10:46 AM EST

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