The libtards might call this cultural imperialism...subjecting people to your own cultural values. Ray Ray may be in America, but maybe he's not of America ... of polite civilized society. Snootfull of liquor, and he's back in the hood, probably expecting style points for his punch. Don't get me wrong: the unassimilated thug subculture may be the number one problem for America, and it needs eradication. But poor ol' Ray's bearing the brunt of the sins of many seems harsh to me...the NFL is at least as culpable as he is by systematically and reliably averting its gaze.
Originally Posted by Don T. Lukbak
I wouldn't know, I'm more of the libertarian bent myself. In my mind it's basic human decency not to physically harm those weaker than ourselves except in extreme circumstances.
I can't speak to the thug subculture influence or lack of in this case, I don't know Ray Rice and won't generalize. I do agree with you that it's a problem for young males in this, but not only this, country.
I also agree that Ray Rice finds himself in the spotlight at this particular time more so than others may have in the past. Such is the way of it sometimes when things that needed changing get a closer look for whatever reason. What was once acceptable suddenly becomes less so, and the penalties suddenly harsher. Poor Ray.
Ray Rice isn't bearing the brunt of anything, in my mind the penalties should have been stiffer all along. What's important here is that slowly but surely the tolerance for bad behavior of athletes is getting reduced...I'm all for it.