Millions of American males have played at least some level of
organized tackle football. A relative few live their lives with some
pain, usually involving the ankle, knee, or shoulder. Even fewer
players end up with permanent brain damage.
This whole debate reminds me of the airplane crash issue. When
we have a series of airliner crashes some people get their panties
in a twist. They ignore the fact that many thousands of planes
have taken off and landed without incident.
There is an ongoing battle to take away ALL forms of risk
in this country and I, for one, think it is pretty dumb.
It’s really pure physics.
The NFL players are by far the top level in speed and size, so they’re going to have the highest g-force collisions.
Unfortunately while their muscles are the biggest, their brain tissue is just as impact sensitive as anybody else.
>> “There is an ongoing battle to take away ALL forms of risk
in this country and I, for one, think it is pretty dumb.” <<
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But it makes for great Democrat talking points.