Dolphins Harrassment Study

[HPF Bob]

I'm no victim other than to that which is common to all of us and watching a government that encroaches seemingly daily on our freedoms and protections.

But of course it makes sense to protest a tacky nickname of an NFL team to distract the masses from the failings of the economic illiterate in the White House who keeps minority unemployment above 15% with his job-killing mandates. If the Redskins change their names, the Native American community sees no tangible benefit but if more sensible economic policies were in place, thousands of Native Americans might have a job or get a better-paying job, improving countless lives. So, by all means, protest what's truly important like what a football team decides to call itself.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

But of course it makes sense to protest a tacky nickname of an NFL team to distract the masses from the failings of the economic illiterate in the White House who keeps minority unemployment above 15% with his job-killing mandates. If the Redskins change their names, the Native American community sees no tangible benefit but if more sensible economic policies were in place, thousands of Native Americans might have a job or get a better-paying job, improving countless lives. So, by all means, protest what's truly important like what a football team decides to call itself.

If the argument over the Redskins name was truly just meant to stir up trouble and distract the easily distracted masses from real problems, and if I wanted to see those real problems given their due attention, then would I…

1. Engage in an argument with the PC crowd about how the Redskins can be the Redskins and nobody has the right to tell them otherwise. Thus heightening the argument and drawing even more attention to it.

2. Or Would I say that yes, that name should be changed, putting the discussion to sleep, and putting the attention back on the problems I think are more important.

Seems pretty obvious I would go with #2 every time if my motive was really to focus on what matters. But it takes two to tango. The anti-PC crowd wants to argue on these subjects every bit as much as the PC crowd does. Neither of the sides that shout and bang their fist really wants to accomplish change, they just want to be heard.

As for the Martin case, it is clear that Miami was a mess, even if you want to grade on a huge football testosterone curve. And if it takes an English lit guy like Kornheiser to help the football guys understand that threatening to rape each other’s families is not a productive way to bond in the work place, then I am glad someone finally got some use out of an English lit degree.

[chuck]

I don't care what the Redskins call themselves but I am wondering what an economically astute fellow such as Bob might suggest to spur job creation.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by chuck

I don't care what the Redskins call themselves but I am wondering what an economically astute fellow such as Bob might suggest to spur job creation.

If you live in Texas, the answer is right under your nose. Texas combined sensible budgets, low taxes and incentives for business to create a pro-business environment that added jobs while much of the rest of the country was losing them. Yes, Rick Perry tried to take credit for it when he was just a small part but the formula works - that should be undeniable.

The Texas economy would be even stronger were it not for meddling from Washington, particularly the EPA. If the next president (this one is hopeless) killed ObamaCare and used government to grow the private sector instead of strangle it, you would see a major economic comeback rather than the five years of ineptitude we have seen.

[Nconroe]

Originally Posted by barrett

As for the Martin case, it is clear that Miami was a mess, even if you want to grade on a huge football testosterone curve. And if it takes an English lit guy like Kornheiser to help the football guys understand that threatening to rape each other’s families is not a productive way to bond in the work place, then I am glad someone finally got some use out of an English lit degree.

So, three controversial discussions on this harrassment topic.

Well, I agree with Chuck and Barrett, as I understand it, in thinking Dolphins were and maybe are still out of control on player relationships.

They had multiple players and coaches acting very poorly over a long period of time, not just one accidental slip of the tongue.

This is not excusable with comments like that's the way it is. or its PC. You guys need to read the study a little closer.

Those days if they existed are gone. And the team ownership and league need to make an example on this and quite likely will.

The harshness of the league likely depends on words of ownership and coaches. Miami has already changed their GM, partly due to this topic.

[HPF Bob]

The Dolphins have fired the trainer and coach involved.

[nunusguy]

A rule change, rooted in the same issue of respect, could also be on the horizon. The league’s competition committee is contemplating a policy of penalizing a player 15 yards for using discriminatory language on the field, most notably a racial slur used against African-Americans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/24/sp...ield.html?_r=0
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For all of the fans of English Prof Kornheiser, you'll probably cheer loudly for this proposed rule.

[chuck]

No one asked me but I think this proposed rule is idiotic.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

A rule change, rooted in the same issue of respect, could also be on the horizon. The league’s competition committee is contemplating a policy of penalizing a player 15 yards for using discriminatory language on the field, most notably a racial slur used against African-Americans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/24/sp...ield.html?_r=0
*****
For all of the fans of English Prof Kornheiser, you'll probably cheer loudly for this proposed rule.

Belichick will have his players learn ventriliquism.