The NFL pulls its head from its ass (kinda-sorta)

[Blue_Tires]

NFL toughens its stance on domestic violence

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admits he was wrong on the Ray Rice decision, and Goodell is taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

In a lengthy letter sent to every NFL owner on Thursday, Goodell announced enhanced policies and discipline under the personal conduct policy that will result in a six-game suspension for a first offense related to domestic violence or sexual assault and an indefinite suspension for a second offense committed by any NFL employee.

Goodell drew major criticism since the announcement last month that Rice, the Baltimore Ravens running back, would be suspended just two games for striking his then-fiancee at a New Jersey casino and being caught on camera dragging her unconscious body out of an elevator.

"We allowed our standards to fall below where they should be and lost an important opportunity to emphasize our strong stance on a critical issue and the effective programs we have in place," Goodell wrote in the letter to owners.

"My disciplinary decision led the public to question our sincerity, our commitment, and whether we understood the toll that domestic violence inflicts on so many families. I take responsibility both for the decision and for ensuring that our actions in the future properly reflect our values. I didn't get it right. Simply put, we have to do better. And we will."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/28/nfl-toughens-its-stance-on-domestic-violence/14746187/

I fear this is only going to encourage future transgressors to heavily "persuade" their significant other not to contact police or press charges after a violent incident...

[sdfernando]

1. Not good enough!

First offense should result in immediate and permanent suspension! There is NO excuse for violence against a woman by an NFL player. Those guys could kill with one punch

[mythology]

2. It's too bad it took a woman being knocked out

But this is a good thing.