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Originally Posted by RobDoupe
Then I guess I've never been a sports fan in my life. Because I can set aside my emotional connection in favour of a rational assessment at pretty much any time. Especially when it comes to off-ice matters. Why in the heck would someone who wears a particular jersey be a better person off the ice than someone who wears a different jersey? I can't even begin to put myself into the frame of mind where I'd believe that's true.
Clearly, a lot of people involved in pro sports are capable of this as well. Otherwise, GMs and scouts would always be biased in favour of their own players, their own prospects. Nobody would be able to accurately assess player value.
Some people are more rational than others. For example, some dads can fairly coach or even referee in a game their child is participating in. Some can't.
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Missing context. And good for you.