Regarding the Feb. 13 letter “Fans overlook NFL’s problems”: The writer correctly observed that concussions are a regrettable aspect of football. Fortunately, the issue isn’t being taken lightly anymore; because of new rules, there were 25 percent fewer concussions this past season. Hopefully the improvement will continue. Still, injuries will never be completely eliminated and players will continue to accept the risks in exchange for the rewards.
It’s understandable that some deem these personal career decisions to be unwise. Even if their thinking has merit though, are fans who enjoy cheering for athletes performing at the highest level, really deserving of contempt? The writer clearly thinks so: His rant is just another disappointing reminder of how eager some people are to assume the worst of others. Consider the following: “Besides teaching them how to hate, football fanatics teach their children to pay ridiculously high prices for stadium seats, and NFL merchandise as other nations are kicking our tail in math and science.” Are rebuttals necessary here or will it suffice to simply say that this is one of the goofiest things I’ve ever read?
Another comment is directed at fellow churchgoers he suspects of enjoying football games more than religious services: “The idolatry is sad and sickening.” A command given by some guy long ago, seems appropriate: “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” (And of course, my opinions may be wrong.)
Dan Postema
Everett
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