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To: Hartranft
The punishments are not enough. LIFETIME bans for Artest and O'Neal

Let me guess, you're a Piston's fan right? I couldn't disagree more with your assessment.

25 posted on 11/21/2004 5:13:42 PM PST by pctech
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To: pctech
As someone who is not a fan of either team, nor of the NBA, basketball, pro-sports or sports in general, I have to say I am appalled at the whole debacle. These "players" should be banned for life. Why can't they be FIRED? For every NBA star, there are 100 more waiting to play.

These men have absolutely no clue and are coddled, excused and protected. I could care less about any of them, but I am extremely worried about the young kids who look up to them. They're disgusting examples of manhood. They're weak, spoiled and selfish. NOT what we want our boys to emulate. They're role models whether they like it or not and if they willingly take the money and adulation, they need to take the responsibility for their actions.

I am throughly grossed out by their behavior and thank God my kids are not impressed by thugs like this.

114 posted on 11/22/2004 9:08:49 AM PST by Wonderama ("America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy"....John Updike)
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