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Originally Posted by troutman
Guilt? Empathy?
Ex. Muhammad Ali was rewarded substantially for getting hit in the head for our entertainment. I don't feel good about that.
If a solider volunteers for combat, should we not feel bad if they are killed or maimed? They knew the risks, right?
Why does it matter if they are "millionaires"?
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The only reason it's worth mentioning is because they are very, VERY well compensated for the risks they take. These aren't soldiers who are underpaid and unsupported upon the end of their tours, these are athletes that generally being home millions of dollars to do what they do. That's the only reason I added "millionaires."
There are a lot of ways to show appreciation for athletes who risk their health for the game (or for copious amounts of money). I'm not sure that eliminating the jobs some of them have is one of them, but it doesn't bother me.
Plus, not that this MATTERS really, but Boxing and UFC are much more dangerous sports to long term physical health, but the debate over their very existence never seems as strong as the debate over fighting in hockey. I've always found that kind of fascinating.
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Originally Posted by Itse
I just don't care anymore. Back on ignore you go.
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Is this kind of like when your wife says "I'm not talking to you right now!"?
I always find it surprising that people let themselves get upset over opinions when the ignore button is ready and waiting on the outset. I don't think I anyone is forced to read or respond to anything I've said, so do your thing. I'm happy to have a conversation with anyone who doesn't find it so upsetting they can't bear to read another word.