To: fabrizio
Not a fan. Both because of Ali’s proselytizing for Islam back when few Americans were familiar with it but also for the culture of taunting and trash-talking that he created which has influenced African-American athletes and youth in general to their detriment.
Before Ali, black athletes were dignified men like Willie Mays and Hank Aaron who treated opponents with respect. Ali changed all that.
45 posted on
12/18/2010 12:47:35 PM PST by
denydenydeny
(Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views, beyond the comprehension of the weak-Adams)
To: denydenydeny
culture of taunting and trash-talking that he created which has influenced African-American athletes and youth in general to their detriment.Bump!
49 posted on
12/18/2010 1:15:04 PM PST by
BenLurkin
(This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
To: denydenydeny
If you check old sports film, whether boxing, baseball or whatever, you might find that athletes in general were a little more respectful and low key.
58 posted on
12/18/2010 2:00:41 PM PST by
DPMD
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