To the Editor: Normally, I support the rights of free enterprise/business to be free from government interference as to how they conduct themselves in most areas. After I read the Fox News story with the below headline, (also the following link), my
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To the Editor:
Normally, I support the rights of free enterprise/business to be free from government interference as to how they conduct themselves in most areas.
After I read the Fox News story with the below headline, (also the following link), my opinion remains basically the same: individuals do have a right to ask for and get as much compensation as they can get.
"Roger Goodell reportedly requests $50 million salary, lifetime private jet in contract talks" - Fox News 12 Nov 2017
www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/11/12/roger-goodell-reportedly-requests-5 0-million-salary-lifetime-private-jet-in-contract-talks.html.
However, if this situation is not an example approaching private corruption what the hell is?
The ability of the NFL to generate their huge cash flow is due, in great part, to the availability of the public airwaves. These are the same airwaves where we saw the denigration of the United States flag and anthem.
Roger Goodell has demonstrated a deep lack of common sense and respect for our national institutions as he vacillated about the deplorable deportment of many NFL players. He played both sides and did so in an apparent effort to retain and expand the accoutrements of his office.
Good sportsmanship is never achieved by winning at any price; especially so when the proceeds of the price lands in one guys pocket.
C. Christopher Sirr
Warwick
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Justanidiot
You sir, are a communist.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Report this
Christopher_Sirr
To Justanidiot
Apparently sir, you have failed all, if any, attempts to acquire any semblance of reading comprehension.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Report this
Justanidiot
i dids graduatmate from warwick skuls. back in the day wen they learnt kids really good
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Report this