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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Because I didn’t call them stupid
Often when people are in position where there is massive incentives such that they are willing to put their own self at risk, they aren’t the right folks to make those judgements
That’s different from being stupid.
Also acting stupidly is different from being stupid
Everyone makes dumb decisions
Doesn’t mean everyone is dumb
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You believe, and have stated, that they are unfit to make their own decisions. You have arrogated to yourself the authority to make those decisions for them. You have clearly stated your belief that you know better than they do how to conduct their careers and defend their persons.
Arguing whether or not you actually used the word ‘stupid’ is the merest, footling pedantry. You have made it clear that you regard hockey players as intellectually incapable of looking after their own interests, and needing someone to dictate to them what their interests are and how they should be protected from themselves.
I am very glad that you are not in any position of authority over them, or over me. I hope you are not in a position of authority over anyone else. You believe your own righteousness empowers you to dictate other people's lives. I regard that as an abomination.