Sports and Political Debates
Thursday, March 25, 2010 16:16
Debates are an ever present part of sports as in politics.
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Thinking of sports, this question is often asked, “Who is better?” The comparison is made through individual accomplishments as well as championships, but there are great players who never become “champions”. Should they be considered great players because their stats show that they played in the zone and showed off their individual talents, or should they be thought of as selfish and thoughtless in regards their team’s strategy to win? Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickinson, and Earl Campbell are all among the countless individuals who were extraordinary at their positions, holders of NFL records who nonetheless still missed winning that elusive championship.
You can measure a person by his accomplishments, goals, and footprints left here on Earth, but we have a tendency to remember the lives of NFL players by reaction rather than by action. Society forgets the past as soon as there is a new breaking news headline or cover story. We support our teams and players when they are winning, but despise them when they lose or succumb to the human trait called “reality”. Yet this trait called reality surfaces frequently when many of these athletes that we so often idolize reveal less savory qualities such as drinking, smoking, gambling, etc.
As voters, we debate the same issues that have plagued the NFL. Which is better, the Republicans or the Democrats; Clinton or Obama; Regan or Bush? For better or for worse, we speak loudly with our votes; through the four years presidential footprints are memorable accomplishments and ground breaking platforms. The health care bill has no agent or coach. It doesn’t take part in drills. It doesn’t have a cap limit or long term contract. It is simply a piece of paper that will change the way of life for millions of Americans. “All or nothing”, a final drive for change. What is our worth as Americans? How much does our nation need our team’s strategy? Will we become champions again?
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Ron Bodine
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March 25th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Interesting article. I think the internet has given way to intense debate about a great many things. Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickinson, and Earl Campbell were by no means selfish players though. They had stellar careers, and it takes a team to win it all.