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some have came out and called it modern day slavery. nothing new though, buzz words always tossed around.Originally Posted by Sykol
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2017-09-01, 11:18 PM #41Banned
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2017-09-01, 11:25 PM #42Banned
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ZERO1 helmet costs $1700. Originally Posted by sefrimutro
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Could be because nearly 3/4 of the NFL players are black and without professional football they wouldn't have any other means of income. Originally Posted by oxymoronic
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2017-09-01, 11:27 PM #43DeletedAh! didn't understand that they meant the equipment. Originally Posted by Allybeboba
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2017-09-01, 11:28 PM #44Void Lord
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Football equipment costs a huge amount of money per player; compared to soccer, in which all you need is pretty much the ball. Also, American Football is a significantly more involved sport from a rules and strategy standpoint, something it shares with its predecessor rugby. Both of these are reasons why soccer is significantly more popular and widespread worldwide than either American football or rugby. Originally Posted by sefrimutro
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2017-09-01, 11:35 PM #45DeletedThanks for the reply. I wasn't understanding that you were arguing about its higher entry barrier. Originally Posted by Didactic
I'm not a fan, but it's pretty sweet to see children of all backgrounds join and play, needing mostly just a ball to get it going.
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2017-09-01, 11:37 PM #46Banned
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That is simply an extreme example. A "good" helmet costs $300-400. Then you have all the pads and shoes mouth piece, gloves etc... Originally Posted by sefrimutro
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2017-09-01, 11:41 PM #47Pandaren Monk
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Welcome to 2017, where everyone needs to be offended for everyone else. Originally Posted by Packers01
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2017-09-02, 02:08 AM #48The Undying
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Modern players know what they are doing. It's a risk. But so was fighting lions.
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2017-09-02, 02:14 AM #49Banned
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These young kids really aren't aware of it. At such a young age they are highly impressionable and should be directed towards safer sports. Originally Posted by Fencers
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2017-09-02, 02:18 AM #50Titan
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Are we going to do away with hockey and boxing as well? LeBron who? Originally Posted by Tennisace
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2017-09-02, 02:20 AM #51Titan
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What are those reasons, exactly? I thought you were for exercise and people becoming successful so they can have their money taken to be redistributed to others? Originally Posted by Tennisace
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2017-09-02, 02:22 AM #52Banned
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LeBron. The top American athlete in the last decade... Originally Posted by Seranthor
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2017-09-02, 02:23 AM #53The Lightbringer
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2017-09-02, 02:28 AM #54Titan
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That is their parents job... not yours, or the nanny state's job. Originally Posted by Tennisace
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Top at what? Originally Posted by Tennisace
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2017-09-02, 02:31 AM #55The Lightbringer
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Choking from what I understand. Originally Posted by Seranthor
And I saw, and behold, a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death; and Hades followed with him. And there was given unto them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
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2017-09-02, 03:11 AM #56The Undying
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They do actually- they send these kids home with TONS of material, talk to them, the coaches give lots of speeches, the trainers show them how to run and so forth. They are also padded well beyond what their tiny bodies can dish out. Also, there is little contact in children's sports. Originally Posted by Tennisace
I have two kids and raised two others. That's four total. Take my word for it- most of these kids and parents are aware. If not, that is an organizational problem not a sport problem or 'our' problem as a society.
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2017-09-02, 03:22 AM #57Legendary!
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I find that comment amusing considering that Canadian Football is actually a harder game than American Football. Originally Posted by Deckon
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2017-09-02, 03:29 AM #58The Lightbringer
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Safe sports don't exist outside of teeball and competitive hugging. Originally Posted by Tennisace
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2017-09-02, 03:37 AM #59Legendary!
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golf? Or is that in the 'not really a sport' category? Originally Posted by Harry Botter
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2017-09-02, 03:45 AM #60Old God
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Could do some damage to your back. Croquet's pretty safe though. Originally Posted by Surfd
Ultimately, Tace is baiting with this mindset:
Any and all outdoor activity, including hiking and riding a bicycle will include physical risks.The wise wolf who's pride is her wisdom isn't so sharp as drunk.
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