way to go congress, it's about time those who played the game are cared for..........

WhoDat205 · 06-29-2007, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by ScottyRo

My point overall that is being overlooked is that I just don't see this as being Congress' business. It seems to be more about congressional public appearances with a presidential election year coming up than actual concern for the players and a complete waste of tax money (but what isn't, these days?).

I understand your point, and attacked the trucker example hard because I have worked insuring the trucking industry since college. You're right that congress sees this as a chance to grandstand since the NFL and its players have such a high national profile...

Still, the cuncussions and the long-term brain damage that they cause is a issue that is just coming to light. The NFL and the NFLPA should have addressed this head-on from the start and never given congress an chance to get involved.

My points were: either way, this is an issue that needs to be addressed by someone. Also, NFL players and the NFL do not share the same employee/employer relationship that most of us do with our employers. There's just no way to compare a coal miner or an accountant or a soldier to NFL players.

06-29-2007, 08:03 AM	#13
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Originally Posted by ScottyRo My point overall that is being overlooked is that I just don't see this as being Congress' business. It seems to be more about congressional public appearances with a presidential election year coming up than actual concern for the players and a complete waste of tax money (but what isn't, these days?). I understand your point, and attacked the trucker example hard because I have worked insuring the trucking industry since college. You're right that congress sees this as a chance to grandstand since the NFL and its players have such a high national profile... Still, the cuncussions and the long-term brain damage that they cause is a issue that is just coming to light. The NFL and the NFLPA should have addressed this head-on from the start and never given congress an chance to get involved. My points were: either way, this is an issue that needs to be addressed by someone. Also, NFL players and the NFL do not share the same employee/employer relationship that most of us do with our employers. There's just no way to compare a coal miner or an accountant or a soldier to NFL players.
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