[Gay State Conservative]

I love football and hockey.I'm also about as conservative and "small government" as they get.However,I'm not a physician and I assume that few physicians hang out here (but certainly can't be sure of that).If,by chance,medical research performed by skilled,honest researchers shows that head injuries can,under certain circumstances,cause serious,cumulative and progressive harm to a person then that must be given careful consideration by high schools,colleges,the NFL,the NHL and others.

[Dysart]

Sure. Explore the science of associated injuries, esp brain-related cases. Documented cumulative brain injury probably is not a net benefit to one's well being, but how common is it, really? Seems to be hysteria sounding it right now; this always makes me edgy, skeptical.

And as long as there is informed consent regarding the risks of playing the sport let adults make their choice. Further, there may be unexplored means of minimizing associated risks(without altering the game as is the current track), so maybe something good can come of the falderal. We cannot remove all risks in life, nor is it desirable.

I had but one concussion playing football at age 13. As an adult, two more in motorcycle accidents and another after a utility pole jumped out in front of my car two years ago. Stuff happens. And I'm perefgtly nrmel.