[Common Sense 101]

Football and all of the other sports that some people waste their lives watching are nothing but modern bread and circuses. I Don't know how to break it to the couch quarterbacks but they are not made tougher by watching some kid get brain damage for their entertainment.

May I ask... Based on your assertion, how did you obtain your brain damage?

[Resolute Conservative]

He is partially correct. Football today is close to gladiator games. Much like NASCAR where some watch for the wrecks, some watch football for the big hit.

I see lots of office QB’s that spend all day Monday reliving their high school days talking about how they would have done such and such if they played. It is quite amusing. (and yes I played when younger)

[Durus]

My assertion doesn't lead to a logical conclusion that I have brain damage. Doubtless you think you are being clever, regardless, I have participated in enough sports that I still have nagging injuries, but no regrets. I think sports and physical fitness are very important for both Children and adults. If people want to participate in sports, even crippling sports, that is their prerogative.

That is a far cry from people complaining that their favorite sport to watch might be made safer and reduce their entertainment. Those people that dedicate a disproportionate amount of their lives watching others participate in sports and then have the gall to complain need to get off the couch and go play instead. They can play any and all sports just the way they want without any interference from a ruling body.