A Fatal Case of Unsportsmanlike Conduct
We seem to be losing sight of the values and discipline of ‘good sportsmanship’ as we become ever more tolerant of unruly and even violent behavior from our athletes, officials and fans.
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We seem to be losing sight of the values and discipline of ‘good sportsmanship’ as we become ever more tolerant of unruly and even violent behavior from our athletes, officials and fans.
Rape is a horrible crime that has lasting effects. Thus far, prevention efforts have concentrated upon making victims responsible for their own safety. This is not only ineffective but unconscionable. It’s time for real rape prevention, and that involves ensuring that men decide not to rape.
We should listen carefully to what people have to say to us about their very makeup, especially when what they tell us depicts a mindset and predisposition unfathomable to most of us. There are those among us who — without hesitation or compunction — are ready to act (or even shoot) first and think later.
As we look for ways to prevent violent tragedies such as school shootings, it is not enough only to look outwardly for solutions. We also need to look within ourselves, and take personal responsibility for developing the inner resources and skills necessary for coping with life’s stresses.
As we wait for more information about yet another heartbreaking school shooting, we must start asking ourselves, what is the true cause of such tragedies. We must start thinking about how the combination of men and guns is toxic, and figure out what we can do about it.
Media reports of the recent murder committed by a football hero tended to present him as a victim. We may do well to think more deeply about the epidemic of domestic violence in our society.
With the safety of football being increasingly questioned, it is important for parents to think about what effects playing will have on their children. It is difficult to say no to such a cultural phenomenon, but it is important that we do so.
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