Our twisted society - Page 10

Barbara-QVC · ‎10-12-2015

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Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

What a thing to hate on... sports 😮 It boggles my mind. I wonder if any of those who are enraged have ever played sports?

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
@blackhole99 wrote:
The society is twisted! These guys are just genetically gifted giants who play a game. Defending and glorifying these people and justifying their rewards for playing a game, well I think it's a crying shame. Again it never ceases to amaze me how some people will always defend the rich under the guise that the rich deserve it because they work so hard. When we are all given the same advantages from the cradle, I'll go along with that thinking.

@blackhole99

Defend the rich? Do you know that many if not most of the players were poor? Genetically gifted? No, that's not what gets them there, it's ambition, dedication and hard work. It's suffering injuries and playing through the pain.

With all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. Most athletes don't get rich, many know they are not that good and play for the love of the game, the love of sports.

Agreed. This really has nothing to do with defending the rich.

In fact, sports overall has created many, many jobs and has been enormously helpful to non-athletes who are not "rich". And it goes far beyond being genetically gifted, a certain size or strength, etc. Playing sports is one of the most worthwhile activities for children, for a myriad of reasons. That has been well-documented. There are a lot of really great stories about people working hard and achieving their American dream directly because of sports.

The big appeal and big money associated with sports is nothing new. It's been a part of society for centuries. I think that for sure there are some aspects of society today that are twisted, but I can think of many other things that are responsible for that other than sports and the amount of money athletes earn.

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

David Ortiz grew up so poor in the Dominican Republic that he used sticks for bats and wads of tape for balls. He made millions, but he's never forgotten where he came from. Gives millions to children's hospitals in the DR and in MA. And his time.

When he retired he said he didn't want to be remembered for baseball. He wanted to be remembered for how he treated people. Came to this country and added so much to it.

Look at Aaron Judge from the Yankees. By all accounts an impressive young man. Nothing wrong with holding up good people to be admired, no matter how much money they make.

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@NYC Susan wrote:
@Noel7 wrote:
@blackhole99 wrote:
The society is twisted! These guys are just genetically gifted giants who play a game. Defending and glorifying these people and justifying their rewards for playing a game, well I think it's a crying shame. Again it never ceases to amaze me how some people will always defend the rich under the guise that the rich deserve it because they work so hard. When we are all given the same advantages from the cradle, I'll go along with that thinking.

@blackhole99

Defend the rich? Do you know that many if not most of the players were poor? Genetically gifted? No, that's not what gets them there, it's ambition, dedication and hard work. It's suffering injuries and playing through the pain.

With all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. Most athletes don't get rich, many know they are not that good and play for the love of the game, the love of sports.

Agreed. This really has nothing to do with defending the rich.

In fact, sports overall has created many, many jobs and has been enormously helpful to non-athletes who are not "rich". And it goes far beyond being genetically gifted, a certain size or strength, etc. Playing sports is one of the most worthwhile activities for children, for a myriad of reasons. That has been well-documented. There are a lot of really great stories about people working hard and achieving their American dream directly because of sports.

The big appeal and big money associated with sports is nothing new. It's been a part of society for centuries. I think that for sure there are some aspects of society today that are twisted, but I can think of many other things that are responsible for that other than sports and the amount of money athletes earn.

I agree with you @NYC Susan and you brought up a good point about the importance of sports for children and teens. Learning teamwork, sportsmanship, becoming strong, so much...

Thank goodness sports have opened up to girls and women, not like it used to be. My daughter began learning martial arts at age seven, swimming when she was about a year old, and was on her high school soccer team. So important for kids.

Sweet_Serenity · ‎01-22-2016

@Drythe wrote:
@Sweet_Serenity wrote:
Sports is *BIG* money operations. Do agree lacking morality. Give example-Michael Vick crime against dogs. Slap on the wrist prison time for one. He was allowed back to play make millions. Omg!!! Rancher saved the remaining pit bulls, then after months working with the dogs placed in loving homes. He's the hero in this tragic story. Honestly! Every time think of MV want to throw up! This is no different. Sandusky another example. Head coach statue removed. Imagine his legacy, Not remembered for the work he did over fifty years coaching, When thought of people will say disgusting man covered for sexual pervert. Possibly in time system will change. Look what happened with "Sea world" thankfully public opinion made the difference. Sports has its place in bringing entertainment. Yes, There are many fine examples of players who devote time and money helping children and the less fortunate. Hero's give back.
@Sweet_Serenity

Just FYI Best Friends - Utah took 43 of Vick's dogs, socialized them, trained, and rehomed them.

Just want to give credit to them too.

Wasn't aware of Best Friends. Plan on making a donation. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Knowing more were saved.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

Regardless of any questions of morality or the individual ethics, morality or legal track records of individual athletes, I agree with the OP's premise that payment of sports stars is ludicrous, as is that for stars in entertainment industries, overall. It reflects a very skewed set of values and the extent to which certain businesses and industries are clearly driving the train in much of the developed world. This kind of compensation widens the gap between the haves and have nots and is a factor in the shrinking nature of the middle class.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

software · ‎06-08-2016

@blackhole99 wrote:
The society is twisted! These guys are just genetically gifted giants who play a game. Defending and glorifying these people and justifying their rewards for playing a game, well I think it's a crying shame. Again it never ceases to amaze me how some people will always defend the rich under the guise that the rich deserve it because they work so hard. When we are all given the same advantages from the cradle, I'll go along with that thinking.

I've never been given a job by a poor person.

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