LA Clippers owner was just suspended for LIFE for making racist comments to a female friend (don't associate with or bring black people to games). Okay. fine. great.
But A-Rod, Mr. stinkin' I'm breaking the law and flaunting it in everybody's face was suspended for one SEASON?
I know, two different leagues. Two different commissioners. Two different individuals. The owner doesn't actually bring in money (at least not the way a high-profile super-star player does). Who in the general rank and file is going to CARE that the owner of their favorite team was just forced to sell his shares and pay a fine? Good riddance, most will say. But Mr. Superstar? Naw, can't can him, fans will definitely notice that. (but 30 odd years ago, Pete Rose was banned for life, for WHAT? yeah, whatever.)
So, new drafted law in Spain: (quote from BBC)
The measure, which would be part of a wider child protection law, says that children under the age of 18 have an obligation to participate in all areas of family life. That includes "co-responsibility in caring for the home and performing household tasks regardless of age and gender". The rules come under a section of the law called "the rights and duties of children". Along with doing chores, children would also have to be respectful to their parents and teachers, and have a positive attitude towards learning.
Seriously? Wow. What happens if your kid is negative at school? Refuses to take out the trash? Community Service? Jail? Seriously, how can you legislate attitude?
Okay, so -- a few thoughts while bored at the library. :)
