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Originally Posted by Textcritic
You have no problem with players suffering significant head injuries that could potentially end their careers and put their long term health in jeopardy?
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Watching boxing or now MMA, I root for one guy to inflict damage on the other. These injuries could end their careers or result in long term health issues.
I remember taking my senior mother to a Flames-LA game back when Chris Simon was on the team. Simon decided to use Jeff Cowan as a punching bag and I was shocked to see my 5'0", 90 lb mother jump out of her chair and start cheering. She didn't do that for goals.
So to answer your question, I'm torn. Intellectually I know what is going on and the implications. Instinctively I still get a rush seeing a Scott Stevens type hit, a linebacker or safety destroying a receiver, or a knockout in the ring. I read the whole article and watched the videos and yes, it affected me seeing Peluso crying. But I think it will be a long time before it makes me disgusted with physical violence in sports.