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I'm not saying people don't give in. I'm simply saying that virtually nobody thinks it is a good thing to give in. Of course there will be exceptions, but generally people understand the consequences. The other issue, however, is where you will find people who would ardently suggest that if you don't beat your child with a blunt object (such as a "rod") then the child will end up spoiled.

I think everyone knows what happens when you give in. The confusion/disagreement, I believe, is more about what happens when you beat your kid like a dog when he/she throws a tantrum.

Gut reaction from the video is that this was not a targeted shooting. And, just judging from the way he was dressed, it doesn't look like a patron of the club. Seems like a lunatic just shooting into a crowd. As much as I hate conspiracy theories, there is another possibility as well. The strip club business is a dirty game. A rival of this club might think that the City is on the brink of shuttting it down and they paid someone to make that decision a bit easier.

^^^Ironically, the more padding and protection you add, the more vicious the hitting becomes. It's simple human nature. Wrap someone up in a full football uni and they will run straight into a brick wall. That is why the hits are so much more violent in football than they are in rugby. Overall, rugby might be a rougher sport, but the hitting itself doesn't even come close to comparing. The style of tackling also differs, which makes a difference. A textbook football tackle is when you run straight through the other player, putting your facemask right on the numbers on the jersey and bringing two uppercuts up through the armpits. It is more of a hit, then a tackle. Rugby is closer to a wrestling take-down.

Yeah... I never played soccer myself, but I highly disagree with E Rocc's assessment. Too many kids on the field? Youth soccer typically plays 5 in the field and one in goal. At least everyone is minimally involved, unlike all the unathletic kids they simply hide on the lines in youth football. Re the overprotection issue, it's a constant struggle for me. I agree that the complaints about negotiation are way overblown. I really don't know any parents that use negotiation to solve temper tantrums. But the physical safety concerns are difficult. I recently told my 7 year old son he could lose the helmet as long as he rides his bike on the sidewalk on our street. I never made him wear one for his scooter or his skateboard. On the other hand, we have neighbors who have their toddlers wear helmets while on their tricycles. That's beyond ridiculous, IMO.

At the risk of taking this waaaaay off-topic (which I'll do anyways ;))..... have you never been to a pee-wee football game?? Half the kids are just trying to hold their pants up or seeing if their mouthguard fits up their nose. Sure, at the toddler stage youth soccer rec leagues is a giant scrum, but you might be surprised how good these kids are nowadays even in the youngest travel leagues. Soccer has exploded in popularity since we were young (DEFINITELY since YOU were young :)). My son is 7 and playes in a U8 league. I have frankly been shocked how much I've grown to enjoy it. Never played a single game of organized soccer in my life, but I now have a newfound respect for the sport. Regardless of what sport you want to play, you need good feet. Soccer is a helluva developmental tool at a young age.

Well, I for one, have been steering my kid towards soccer. Its tough. On some days, I tell myself I would do it all again if given the chance. Those are usually the days where it doesn't feel like my knee is held together by dental floss, I don't take any notice that I am missing part of my collarbone, and I don't look at the pinky which has a middle knuckle locked at a 45 degree angle. I'm sure both of us are in store for early onset arthritis

It's kind of hard to not go to extremes when you are labeling the design presented as Legoland

Mandel and Renacci got torched by the PD article about the Suarez contributions. What an embarrassment this kid is to our State....

I'd say a lot of it has already happened. The idea of a defenseless receiver rule, rules against hands to the QB's head, fines for helmet to helmet regardless of spearing, the prohibition on wedges and crackback blocks, the inability to bullrush the long snapper, etc, etc. Then there are game adjustments like the running clock and moving the kickoff up. Those changes have to play out over time to know the effect. There surely will be equipment improvements as well. But you can't eliminate the risk. The ironic thing is IMO that the most vicious plays, such as iso blocking schemes and interior line traps are not even in the discussion, nor are they likely to be part of the discussion in the future

It's constantly changing and always has. Saying it is going to change and suggesting that the end of football is near are vastly different predictions.

I did watch some of it. But I had read much more about this subject before that segment was ever aired. I also played the sport for nearly 15 years and had my bell rung quite a few times.... not to mention three surgeries on other parts of my body. To the extent the NFL hid evidence, that is wrong and must be fixed. But let's not pretend that people who decide to play football don't understand that it is a violent sport, with a high-risk component for injury. The ability to legally beat the sh!t out of somebody is part of the reason people play. The smoking on planes and restaraunts thingy is a horrible analogy. Those laws were passed out of concern for those people (other customers and employees) who don't smoke and were forced to breath it in second hand. The NFL doesn't pick random fans out of the stand and force them to run down the field on a kickoff. The bottom line is that these effects have been well known and commonly accepted in the boxing community for decades. Ever heard the phrase "punch-drunk"? Boxing is still around.

^That was a fairly comfortable "win"

I don't see how it is 'the beginning of the end.' The issue is non-disclosure of the concerns. That can be corrected and everyone can assess the risk before deciding whether to play. How could football cease to exist, yet people still play rugby, drive in NASCAR, go skydiving or bungee cord jumping, etc., etc.

I read this as being simply a green area. Very easily developed over IF someone steps up with the desire, incentive, and most importantly, the $$$$$$$$$$$$. If they whole block was acquired it would be a good location for a high-rise, perhaps. I would prefer that slow approach to simply turning over one lot at a time. Btw, there already is an urban farm in LI, and it is right up against the tracks.

Do you know anybody who would rather it look like Legoland?

Nobody is suggesting foot patrols in Mt Pleasant. It's a moot point, regardless. The effectiveness of foot patrol has very little to do with the speed of the officers. No matter whether the cop is on foot, on horse, or in a car, the need for foot pursuit will arise

Astrubal is a goner. It's Lindor's time next year.

Sure, it's just a preseason game, but the Cavs opened a can on the Bucks last night at the Q. The starter jumped all over them. Tristan is looking like he might explode. He was dominant in the paint..... and I love the new 'do. Dion seems to have shown up in top shape and Kyrie has definitely worked on his body as well. The defense was what you would expect from a Mike Brown team. The ball movement on offense was fluid and crisp. Several highlight reel plays were seen in the first half when they were basically toying with the Bucks. The lead was at 20 for a good part of the game, prior to the Bucks cutting it down to a final "diff" of 12 with the players who are not going to make the team in the game. Bennett didn't play all that well. That might have been the lone downer on an otherwise impressive night. He did show some flashes, but I seriously doubt he will be in the running for ROY, especially if Tristan has made the jump he appears to have made. Bennett is built like a mack truck (ironically, a friend of mine quipped that he looks a lot like a young Bernie Mack in the face). His shoulders seem as wide as the foul lane. Very quick off his feet. He caught a nice alley-oop and showed the ability to go to the rim with his left hand. He also drew a lot of fouls banging around down low. But he is going to need to learn how to get his shot off in the NBA. He wasn't using his pump fakes and he shot some really ugly 3's, two of which air-balled. He also looked confused on defense. Stephen Graham (yes, THAT Stephen Graham) was somewhat schooling him on the block. Our other first rounder, Karasev, showed off his quick release and some good passing. But he also showed his young age on certain plays. Absent injury, I don't think he will be a regular rotation player this year. The second rounder, Felix, on the other hand, seems like a Mike Brown type player. He was down on the floor diving for balls, running the floor, and overall showing a lot of hustle. The most impressive rookie last night for us was actually an undrafted guy, Kenny Kajdi, who plays a little like a young Chris Anderson in that he is just a ball of energy. It was great to see Mike Brown's enthusiasm back on the sideline. He was up out of his seat, coaching up the players throughout the game. Anytime someone lapsed on D, even when we were up big, he immediately called a TO and took that player to the side. He is a stark contrast to the Byron Scott stoic, arms-crossed approach. Lastly, I saw Bynum standing next to Diop and Zeller, both of whom are legit 7 footers. He had a good couple inches on each. That's a huge man. I hope he can get healthy.

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I think Ken was talking about the guy on the roof...

The SF trade? Like most 'rumors' people like Shefner get wind of, it was dead before ever being reported. In fact, it mightve just been a ploy all along to get Indy to up its offer for Trent.

I lived there for about 7 years. Your right, it's relative. The point was that there aren't the type of neighborhoods in which a foot patrol would be very effective. The "ghettos", if you must call them that, look like Bedford. Foot patrols aren't designed for purely residential areas. Outside of downtown, I don't think a city like Greensboro has an area in which they would be effective. What I have advocated for is increasing foot patrols in areas with high density and foot traffic, both residential and business. Places like OC, Downtown, and even the strip of Euclid which runs through EC from Superior to Noble (if EC had the resources to man a foot patrol).

Ha! I lived there. Greensboro doesn't have an "inner city." It's all just.... well..... Greensboro. If there are "rougher" areas, they are much more sprawly than what we consider "inner city" up north and foot patrols are very inneffective under those conditions. FWIW, part of the very purpose of foot patrol IS to build those relationships.... not just with the criminal element more prone to commit crime, but also the people the police depend on to report the crime.

Given the Richardson trade, I don't think this front office cares much about the knee-jerk reactions of the media and fans to personnel moves. That said, I saw that report last night and it seemed to me to be nothing more than Shefner providing details to the rumor he put out there a few weeks ago by naming the other team (SF) with whom something more than passing discussions were had. I further suspect that these discussions were most serious before the Richardson trade. Indy was desperate for a RB, SanFran was desperate for a WR, and Banner was desperate for another high draft pick. He took the highest bid, which (lucky for us) was offered for Richardson.