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2naSalit

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3. It's far more than an individual's cartilage and joints...

Mon Jan 9, 2023, 11:13 AM

Jan 2023

Paying the price.

My arguments against football would surely bring on a flamefest among those enamored of the "game".

One statement in the article was meant to argue against the football detractors can also be used to illustrate an introduction to my argument against it.

experts say: For many, it's a chance to use your athleticism to achieve an education. To make money. To change your life.
(emphasis added)

We have institutionalized violence, this "game" being one of the methods of doing so, much to the detriment of our social fabric by also promoting the tribalism that avails violence on more occasion than not. Everything about this"game" is in opposition to what our country professes to be yet exemplifies the very hypocrisy of our claims as a free and fair nation of peace as well. Quite the paradox.

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What we miss when we go after football [View all] Jilly_in_VA Jan 2023 OP

I recommend watching the movies 'Free Solo' or 'Man on a Wire' sometime for perspective (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Jan 2023 #1

If the hit caused the cardiac arrest, it was one in a billion. WeAreTheMysterons Jan 2023 #2

It's far more than an individual's cartilage and joints... 2naSalit Jan 2023 #3

They hardly wear pads anymore Casady1 Jan 2023 #4

You're correct regarding knee and thigh pads, but wrong about shoulder pads. rsdsharp Jan 2023 #7

my friend played for Hillsdale Casady1 Jan 2023 #8

Replay officials should monitor for personal fouls. Packers DT Jarran Reed got away with a big one. Auggie Jan 2023 #5

And George Carlin's views on Football vs. Baseball packman Jan 2023 #6