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Originally Posted by Serapth
Frankly that's just a matter of calibrating the bar.
Basically what I am saying is, if the league is willing to authorize a termination of a contract, that should apply on a league wide basis, unless of course its for a reason that has nothing to do with the player, like a clerical error etc. If the league decides a drug charge, or domestic abuse, or whatever else is enough reason for a player to have his contract terminated, it should go one step further and remove all eligibility to play, so the situation you described can't happen.
In my view this would both help and hinder players, as having their contracts terminated would be very difficult, with huge consequences, which IMHO it should be. On the other hand, it also punishes players heavily, basically kicking them from the league completely.
It's done in several professions. In many cases having a criminal records is grounds for expulsion from an industry. The league just needs to be absolute and consistent in it's criteria.
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I'd wager in most industries/professions a criminal record prevents you from being employed in the first place and committing a crime while employed is grounds for termination without a second thought or question.
But most industries dont have only about 1000 jobs.
That being said, as I've said before, there isnt going to be any precedents set one way or the other because I dont believe either side wants that. Its going to be a case-by-case issue.
Expelling someone from an industry in which they are uniquely qualified to operate is a difficult legal procedure.