The punishment for domestic violence is hardy... Or is it?
Just two days after Ray Rice was released and suspended indefinitely by the NFL, the Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson broke down while giving a speech about defensive end Greg Hardy. Hardy, a one time pro bowler (2013) was found guilty of domestic violence on July 15, but no disciplinary actions have been taken by the Panthers or the NFL. A new policy, put in place last month by the NFL, gives up to a six game suspension for domestic violence. But, with recent controversies over Ray Rice and Greg Hardy, is there an actual punishment? No actions have been taken by the NFL to properly discipline either player, and according to millions of opinions across the nation, the NFL actually covered the Ray Rice incident up. (Roger Goodell, league commissioner)
Should Goodell lose his job? According to multiple sites and organizations, he should. Rice and Hardy are not the only incidents of domestic violence that the NFL has covered up. Just three days after the new NFL ruling on domestic violence, Ray McDonald of the 49ers was arrested for domestic violence. How come nobody has heard about this case? Could Roger Goodell and the NFL be using Ray Rice's stardom to increase popularity because of his offence? What about Ray Lewis in 2000, who murdered someone but continued to play until retirement? Another strange case is that of A.J Jefferson, who in 2013 was found guilty of domestic violence. He was immediately cut from the Vikings and given a four game suspension, but Roger Goodell lifted the suspension. Who knows why? The last major unknown case of domestic violence comes from the best player on America's team, Dez Bryant. Bryant, a stand out wide receiver, who's blazing speed allows easy throws for a somewhat incapable quarterback, was arrested in 2012 for domestic violence.... against his mother. Why has nobody heard of and looked into these offences? These athletes are supposed to be role models to the general public, super humans who are to be admired, yet some fail to live up to these expectations. The question is, is the NFL indirectly responsible for all of these charges, back then to now? If by some chance the NFL decided to lock down on domestic violence and the harming and maiming of other individuals years ago, would there be less crime in the NFL now? Would Ray Rice have hit his fiancé if the punishment was banishment from the league? All I'm saying is, the NFL could have handled this better. A LOT better.
Ray Rice, pictured above
Should Goodell lose his job? According to multiple sites and organizations, he should. Rice and Hardy are not the only incidents of domestic violence that the NFL has covered up. Just three days after the new NFL ruling on domestic violence, Ray McDonald of the 49ers was arrested for domestic violence. How come nobody has heard about this case? Could Roger Goodell and the NFL be using Ray Rice's stardom to increase popularity because of his offence? What about Ray Lewis in 2000, who murdered someone but continued to play until retirement? Another strange case is that of A.J Jefferson, who in 2013 was found guilty of domestic violence. He was immediately cut from the Vikings and given a four game suspension, but Roger Goodell lifted the suspension. Who knows why? The last major unknown case of domestic violence comes from the best player on America's team, Dez Bryant. Bryant, a stand out wide receiver, who's blazing speed allows easy throws for a somewhat incapable quarterback, was arrested in 2012 for domestic violence.... against his mother. Why has nobody heard of and looked into these offences? These athletes are supposed to be role models to the general public, super humans who are to be admired, yet some fail to live up to these expectations. The question is, is the NFL indirectly responsible for all of these charges, back then to now? If by some chance the NFL decided to lock down on domestic violence and the harming and maiming of other individuals years ago, would there be less crime in the NFL now? Would Ray Rice have hit his fiancé if the punishment was banishment from the league? All I'm saying is, the NFL could have handled this better. A LOT better.Ray Rice, pictured above
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