Steve Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Adrian-Peterson-expresses-frustration-on-labor-i?urn=nfl-wp206 The NFL is under negotations with the player on how to split the pay. This idiot likens the players situation to slavery. What pisses me the f*ck off is its a buzzword like the N bomb. I HATE when its used for situations that don't come even close to warrant it. As a black guy it pisses me off because when buzz words like that are used too often it not only weakens it, it also slowly erodes true slavery.
Perv Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Just a quick response after a very quick search...average base salary for an NFL player in 2009 (2 years ago) was 990k usd. Hardly slavery.
ozpharlap Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 Does anyone think that a fight between billionaires and millionaires garnishes any sympathy at either end
Flashermac Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 I don't think slaves signed contracts or got to negotiate anything.
BadaBing Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 if anybody is likened to " slaves " ( which i agree with CS about using that term ) it's the everyday schmoe that's going to end up paying for it if your a fan of the sport.
lifeline Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Yes, it's a shame that the true reality of slavery is diminished by contemporary individuals who in reality have been so privileged their entire lives that they have no perspective whatsoever. One irony is that had these same individuals been born 70 years ago, they would not even been allowed to play pro sports. Another irony is that these individuals, virile, strong young men - would have been the prized possessions of slave owners. I would love to hear Jim Brown's thoughts. Imagine what Jackie Robinson would have to say if he were still with us.
Flashermac Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Especially ironic since there still are slaves in places like Somalia and Sudan ... Maybe this guy would like to trade places with them.
Perv Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 The slave talker signed for 40 mil in 2007 with 17 mil guaranteed. What a cock. "Nearly three months after being drafted, he was signed by the Vikings on July 29, 2007. His contract is worth US$40.5 million over six years, with $17 million guaranteed" Link
ozpharlap Posted March 19, 2011 Report Posted March 19, 2011 I have a similar feeling when football players or more particularly, the media, refer to footballers as soldiers or warriors on a football field ... give me a break ...
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