Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life

papz · 04-30-2014, 02:18 AM

I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement.

I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo.

*PSA announcement*

I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb **** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk.

We've all said dumb ****. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore.

Crusader · 04-30-2014, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement.

I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo.

*PSA announcement*

I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb **** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk.

We've all said dumb ****. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore.

I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid.

Halo · 04-30-2014, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid.

I have a big problem with the guy because he's a careless wealthy moron and gets what he gets. I don't pity him at all.

What I have a bigger problem with is that he was a bigot and talking about it in the privacy of his home and someone recorded it without his permission and transmitted it to the world....the problem I have is my own privacy and not his. I also do not work a multi-billion dollar corporation with hundreds of employees.

He's a sad little man and sad little men have the right to be wealthy idiot bigots in the privacy of their own home. BUT as others have said, he owns a business and it just wasn't meant to be. It can break wiretap laws in every direction, but in private business, the consequences are what they are.

TheOak · 04-30-2014, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid.

Your correct. You can't just outlaw stupid or protect it from itself with laws.

You can however discriminate against stupidity and maintain separation. That is usually covered by the CoBC. The NFL calls it protecting the shield.

73Saint · 05-01-2014, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement.

I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo.

*PSA announcement*

I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb **** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk.

We've all said dumb ****. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore.

I agree with everything you are saying (and usually do) except one thing: as a franchise owner, Sterling should be held to a higher standard then common folk. And while I agree he was (wrongfully) baited, I just don't see how any other consequence would have been sufficient...

04-30-2014, 02:18 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Re: Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement. I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo. PSA announcement I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb ** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk. We've all said dumb **. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore. Danno, 73Saint and frydaddy like this.
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04-30-2014, 02:39 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life Originally Posted by papz I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement. I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo. PSA announcement I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb ** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk. We've all said dumb **. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore. I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid. savoyk likes this.

04-30-2014, 10:04 AM	#3
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,900 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life Originally Posted by Crusader I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid. I have a big problem with the guy because he's a careless wealthy moron and gets what he gets. I don't pity him at all. What I have a bigger problem with is that he was a bigot and talking about it in the privacy of his home and someone recorded it without his permission and transmitted it to the world....the problem I have is my own privacy and not his. I also do not work a multi-billion dollar corporation with hundreds of employees. He's a sad little man and sad little men have the right to be wealthy idiot bigots in the privacy of their own home. BUT as others have said, he owns a business and it just wasn't meant to be. It can break wiretap laws in every direction, but in private business, the consequences are what they are. Crusader likes this.
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04-30-2014, 03:15 PM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,050	Re: Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life Originally Posted by Crusader I agree with you in large parts. The problem is that he is the employer of a lot of people, not only players, that are part of the group he made disparaging remarks about. The NBA is pretty much forced to be as harsh as possible about this. Its tough thou because you can't just outlaw stupid. Your correct. You can't just outlaw stupid or protect it from itself with laws. You can however discriminate against stupidity and maintain separation. That is usually covered by the CoBC. The NFL calls it protecting the shield. savoyk likes this.

05-01-2014, 11:00 AM	#5
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Clippers Owner Banned 4 Life Originally Posted by papz I can say this... as much as Cuban is an arrogant entitled douchebag, he nailed it with his statement. I will admit this... I am a minority. If you were to record me while I was driving, especially in traffic(I have terrible road rage), I'd make Sterling look like an ant. Some things just aren't made to be public. Unfortunately for him, it was. I don't condone what he said, but to practically force him to sell his team, it's way overboard. This reeks of Roger Goodell-ism in a new commissioner trying to make his mark and set an example. A life time ban is way too harsh imo. PSA announcement I grew up in a mixed income neighborhood... I don't discriminate. I have white, black, mexican, asian friends... good friends. While I've said some dumb ** in my life, I'm no racist... but I have been ignorant. Now I don't know if the same applies to Sterling, who is a known racial discriminator, I'm just saying it doesn't always go hand and hand. I think people who are passing judgement, especially some of the celebrities, should look at themselves in the mirror and then talk. We've all said dumb **. If you haven't, well... you must be a saint. If we were to wire up pro athletes 24/7, I'm not sure we'd have competitive sports anymore. I agree with everything you are saying (and usually do) except one thing: as a franchise owner, Sterling should be held to a higher standard then common folk. And while I agree he was (wrongfully) baited, I just don't see how any other consequence would have been sufficient...