> ... the owners treat these franchises like toys. They get taxpayers to fund obscenely overpriced arenas that double as private palaces and that always drain the communities that can afford it least. Then they threaten to leave town unless they get whatever they want.
> Which now includes a huge give-back from the players and numerous other concessions...
https://www.counterpunch.org/2011/02/07/socialism-triumphs-at-the-super-bowl/
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Year 2011!
> And we’re only beginning to grasp the seriousness of the injuries many endure. Countless concussions suffered as “part of the game” could have been mitigated throughout league history by facing up to the issue and demanding better helmets and thoughtful rule changes.
> The issue is doubly serious because the game as played downstream from colleges to little leagues mimics...
https://www.counterpunch.org/2011/02/07/socialism-triumphs-at-the-super-bowl/
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