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trotsky

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1. It takes a Grade-A douche to criticize those bringing this up...

Reply to RockaFowler (Original post)

Tue Jan 29, 2013, 04:06 PM

Jan 2013

as if it will somehow destroy the sport if we don't let these young men destroy their lives anymore.

I really can't see how it would, but you know what? If it does, then IMHO American football doesn't deserve to survive as a sport.

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NFL alumni are dying ... and few care [View all] RockaFowler Jan 2013 OP

It takes a Grade-A douche to criticize those bringing this up... trotsky Jan 2013 #1

I care Auggie Jan 2013 #2

You will always find douchebags who don't give a shit. trumad Jan 2013 #3

short sightedness is an american value TZ Jan 2013 #4

That's why I love you!! RockaFowler Jan 2013 #5

Add the lure of short term corporate profits Auggie Jan 2013 #6

At best, it's denial. At worst, the sorriest me-first/screw-you attitude... mojowork_n Jan 2013 #7