Best Player Available Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: LOL....wtf?? Pegula needs "a compelling spokesman". Chips Ahoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: You are a big Democrat, huh? When does your benefit check arrive? Now be nice...they call them their paychecks. 49 minutes ago, Southern Bills Fan said: I don’t believe it will. Unless people take the position that anyone who has a different opinion than them is displaying bias. Hahaha, people here never do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dude Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 3 hours ago, bobblehead said: This may sound shallow, but perhaps Terry is right. Course he is. Damn inmates trying to run the asylum is what the NFL is. They always act so oppressed. Divas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 So does this mean that we are NOT going to add Eric Reid as a free agent next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 It's the owners team. They are the employers. All company's have policies all of us have to follow our companies policies or we get fired. It really is amazing how people don't understand this. YOU DO NOT HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AT THE WORKPLACE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Not at the table Karlos Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 5 hours ago, The_Dude said: Eric Reid is a spoiled piece of ***** who thinks he’s entitled to take his politics into the workplace. Do you know what would happen to regular employees if they started getting political at work and it caused their employers headaches? Eric Reid’s stance is that he should be entitled to a roster spot and have the freedom to act however he wants. Who amongst us has that privilege? But I’m sure Eric Reid would discount everything I’m saying because I’m white and out of the two of us he’d probably suggest I’m the privileged one because of my skin color.... im so sick of these spoiled brats. I got a raise and a promotion after telling a few of our larger customers that we won't do business with them after they complained to me about the kneeling Some people care more about people than they do money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 25 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: I got a raise and a promotion after telling a few of our larger customers that we won't do business with them after they complained to me about the kneeling Some people care more about people than they do money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Lmao i just watched that. But i think you should meet the owner before doubting it they throw rolls of paper towels at trump supporters and are constantly getting suspended on Facebook for attacking Republicans. Edit: to be a little clearer I didn't get the promotion for declining their business. I was promoted a short time later for other reasons. Edited October 31, 2018 by Not at the table Karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liverpoolkev Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Fred Clause said: Not my fault you have zero reading comprehension skills. Let me put it in simple terms for you. Complaining that idiots have been killed by police officers because when they were told to stop reaching for their firearm they didn’t and ended up shot dead is no reason to start this ridiculous cause of kneeling during the anthem. If you don’t understand that, you are a complete moron... Bull crap if it isn't a good reason ..... Its fine until your drunk sibling is laying on the ground lifeless 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dude Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 10 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: I got a raise and a promotion after telling a few of our larger customers that we won't do business with them after they complained to me about the kneeling Some people care more about people than they do money. What is it you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 14 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: The only argument to be made is when someone puts up 1.4 Billion he should have his voice heard when the actions of his employees start to lose him money. Pegula’s losing money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Fred Clause said: What makes him an idiot is fighting for a cause that is garbage, complaining that a few idiots who couldn’t follow simple instructions of LEO’S and died because of it is ridiculous. A simple review of arrest statistics shows the number of blacks killed by Law Enforcement where they weren’t reason for the action shows the number is irrelevant. 11 hours ago, fridge said: What in the hell are you trying to say here. I read it three times and I felt dumber each time. 10 hours ago, Fred Clause said: Not my fault you have zero reading comprehension skills. Let me put it in simple terms for you. Complaining that idiots have been killed by police officers because when they were told to stop reaching for their firearm they didn’t and ended up shot dead is no reason to start this ridiculous cause of kneeling during the anthem. If you don’t understand that, you are a complete moron... No his reading comprehension is just fine. Your writing and point is horrendous. You said that a simple review of arrest statistics where the number of blacks killed by law enforcement where they weren't reason for the action is shows the number is irrelevant. So what you're saying, with no proof of statistics. Btw Great way to really make a point, refer to statistics, say you've reviewed them, but never actually cite them. Your whole argument is why they protest. You said the number of black people killed wrongly by law enforcement is so miniscule that it doesn't even matter. Essentially, I'm sorry we shot your relative, but accidents happen. It is about the most simple view you could take of the protests. It goes so far beyond that for a lot of the players. It's not just, hey don't shoot us. It's about drug laws, inner city schools. I don't agree with all of it, but you hear players say systemic oppression. It's not just about the innocent lives deemed worthless taken by you because they are so few and far between, it's about putting people in a better position to succeed. Again, I don't agree with all of it, but that's the point they'd make. Your view of it is just so narrow minded. I'm not saying they are right, but you don't even try to get it. Edited October 31, 2018 by Ol Dirty B 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 10 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: I got a raise and a promotion after telling a few of our larger customers that we won't do business with them after they complained to me about the kneeling Some people care more about people than they do money. Let me tell tou an even bigger lie.... I believe you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: Let me tell tou an even bigger lie.... I believe you. Oh noes someone from Binghamton doesn't believe me. What ever will I do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 14 hours ago, H2o said: Eric Reid is currently a football player. That is what he is likely best at and it is also what he is getting paid by an owner of a team to do. Every place of employment I have ever been has had rules that you had to adhere to. When the boss told you something then that is what you have to do, like it or not. Being employed by any company is not your right, it is a privilege. Whether you take that for granted or not is up to you. Your employer doesn't owe you anything outside of the paycheck you signed on for when you work x amount of hours. If you do something that costs them money then you more than likely will lose that job. We had an engineer who thought it was his right to close a certain valve at the plant. That engineer shut down a whole process and ended up costing the company about 1.75 million $$$ in lost product and repair costs. You know where he was a month later? Looking for another job. Eric Reid comes off to me as angry and entitled. Guess what? No one has to give him a contract. He can kick rocks, cry foul, put use to his degree, or become an activist on his own. Is it his right to protest? ABSOLUTELY. That has never been questioned by me, that these guys all have a right to protest. I don't have a problem with what they are protesting for. My issue is the crying you're not getting an NFL contract because of it. If any of us prove to be detrimental to our previous employer do you believe you will get a job because of that, especially if that outweighs what you bring to the table? I think not. Seems like common sense to me. Basically what I am saying is there is a time and place for everything. You want to protest or be an activist then do it on your own time. If you are getting paid to play football then be about football during that time. Simple. Well, the CBA and such grant players much more in the workplace than you and I normally get.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 14 hours ago, H2o said: Eric Reid is currently a football player. That is what he is likely best at and it is also what he is getting paid by an owner of a team to do. Every place of employment I have ever been has had rules that you had to adhere to. When the boss told you something then that is what you have to do, like it or not. Being employed by any company is not your right, it is a privilege. Whether you take that for granted or not is up to you. Your employer doesn't owe you anything outside of the paycheck you signed on for when you work x amount of hours. If you do something that costs them money then you more than likely will lose that job. We had an engineer who thought it was his right to close a certain valve at the plant. That engineer shut down a whole process and ended up costing the company about 1.75 million $$$ in lost product and repair costs. You know where he was a month later? Looking for another job. Eric Reid comes off to me as angry and entitled. Guess what? No one has to give him a contract. He can kick rocks, cry foul, put use to his degree, or become an activist on his own. Is it his right to protest? ABSOLUTELY. That has never been questioned by me, that these guys all have a right to protest. I don't have a problem with what they are protesting for. My issue is the crying you're not getting an NFL contract because of it. If any of us prove to be detrimental to our previous employer do you believe you will get a job because of that, especially if that outweighs what you bring to the table? I think not. Seems like common sense to me. Basically what I am saying is there is a time and place for everything. You want to protest or be an activist then do it on your own time. If you are getting paid to play football then be about football during that time. Simple. Agree with most of what you say. I believe individuals have the right to engage in social or political causes but your constitutional rights to protest or express those views do not generally translate to the workplace. For example, I cannot walk into the break room at work and make a speech to fellow employees present about one issue or another on one side or the other. I would be disciplined or fired, for cause. NFL stadiums are places of work for professional football players. There are workplace rules and code of conduct rules in place. Just like at all our jobs. If players want to protest, join specific causes, or make social statements on their own time in a public place or a private place that supports those beliefs then there's nothing wrong with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, All_Pro_Bills said: Agree with most of what you say. I believe individuals have the right to engage in social or political causes but your constitutional rights to protest or express those views do not generally translate to the workplace. For example, I cannot walk into the break room at work and make a speech to fellow employees present about one issue or another on one side or the other. I would be disciplined or fired, for cause. NFL stadiums are places of work for professional football players. There are workplace rules and code of conduct rules in place. Just like at all our jobs. If players want to protest, join specific causes, or make social statements on their own time in a public place or a private place that supports those beliefs then there's nothing wrong with that. So eh... your job isn't an NFL athlete. I understand the company you work for may have rules against it. The NFL, they don't. So you're comparing apples to oranges. I feel like the people who make this point are people who just disagree with some players and want an easy way to silence them Edited October 31, 2018 by Ol Dirty B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 18 hours ago, RaoulDuke79 said: This should come as a surprise to no one. Football is a business, any owner of a business wouldn't keep an employee who negatively affects the bottom line. It's a simple concept, really. I can't believe how many people can't understand this. If I owned a business, and an employee is costing me money/business, sorry bud, you're gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, NoSaint said: Well, the CBA and such grant players much more in the workplace than you and I normally get.... Ok, so every NFL owner has the freedom to not offer you a contract. You still aren't owed anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeby Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: The only argument to be made is when someone puts up 1.4 Billion he should have his voice heard when the actions of his employees start to lose him money. Nonsense. Employees have contracts. By your logic any employer can fire anyone for any reason so long as they can tie it to profit. Female employee pregered up? Fire her. Sorry. You're wrong. Can your employer fire you for not standing for the anthem? It's surely not in your employment contract same as it's not in theirs. 22 minutes ago, CLTbills said: It's a simple concept, really. I can't believe how many people can't understand this. If I owned a business, and an employee is costing me money/business, sorry bud, you're gone. You obviously know nothing about running a business. You would be sued repeatedly and into poverty. There are labor laws. Edited October 31, 2018 by sleeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 8 minutes ago, sleeby said: Nonsense. Employees have contracts. By your logic any employer can fire anyone for any reason so long as they can tie it to profit. Female employee pregered up? Fire her. Sorry. You're wrong. Can your employer fire you for not standing for the anthem? It's surely not in your employment contract same as it's not in theirs. You obviously know nothing about running a business. You would be sued repeatedly and into poverty. There are labor laws. In my state, I can be terminated for any reason at any time, as long as it is not discriminatory. So yes. If I do something stupid that costs my employer money, they can fire me at any time. No, you can't fire an employee for being pregnant, because that's discrimination. Try another example, because that's not even a comparison to what we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_Pro_Bills Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Ol Dirty B said: So eh... your job isn't an NFL athlete. I understand the company you work for may have rules against it. The NFL, they don't. So you're comparing apples to oranges. I feel like the people who make this point are people who just disagree with some players and want an easy way to silence them I'll wager you're not an expert at labor relations or contracts either. See collective bargaining agreement article 42 club discipline, conduct detrimental to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, sleeby said: Nonsense. Employees have contracts. By your logic any employer can fire anyone for any reason so long as they can tie it to profit. Female employee pregered up? Fire her. Sorry. You're wrong. Can your employer fire you for not standing for the anthem? It's surely not in your employment contract same as it's not in theirs. You obviously know nothing about running a business. You would be sued repeatedly and into poverty. There are labor laws. An employer can certainly dictate terms of employment. If you don’t think so you are very naive. In fact, the NBA faced this issue years ago and took action. Edited October 31, 2018 by Binghamton Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeby Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 "In my state, I can be terminated for any reason at any time, as long as it is not discriminatory. " Do You say this as though it's a good thing? If true then your state is a disgrace. Vote wisely next week would be my advice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, Fred Clause said: What makes him an idiot is fighting for a cause that is garbage, complaining that a few idiots who couldn’t follow simple instructions of LEO’S and died because of it is ridiculous. A simple review of arrest statistics shows the number of blacks killed by Law Enforcement where they weren’t reason for the action shows the number is irrelevant. Still people would be on board if they weren’t jamming it down peoples throats. Go out on your own time, march on Washington, start your own foundation, actually show that you care about the real problem in your community which is black on black crime. Sorry, he’s an idiot because he wants to blame others for poor behavior of certain individuals who won’t take personal responsibility for their own actions. Philando Castile. Killed because he had a gun in the car. Told the officer he had a gun. And reached for the glove compartment to show the proper documentation for the gun. Cop gets nothing. Eric Garner. Killed by the hard working folks of the NYPD for the heinious crime of selling cigarettes. Told the officer's he couldn't breathe, and they still didn't care. Botham Jean. Killed in his own appartment because he would follow the commands of a cop who broke in for no reason. For some reason, after the man was murdered, the police found it necessary to search his home to find marijuana. She didn't get arrested for three days, and got an escort by her buddies in the police force to and from the court house. But yeah. Bunch of idiots not following commands. Edited October 31, 2018 by The Real Buffalo Joe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol Dirty B Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 12 hours ago, Binghamton Beast said: An employer can certainly dictate terms of employment. If you don’t think so you are very naive. In fact, the NBA faced this issue years ago and took action. You're right. Perhaps in the next CBA, the NFL will approach it the way the NBA does. Just saying you're cut because you knelt during something you aren't contractually obligated to do would be dicey. I think the owners, fairly, just dont want to be publically involved in politics. However, their employees are public figures and it opens up a whole other can of worms. Whether someone would win a lawsuit or arbitration for kneeling, would just be a PR mess. Some fans will love it, some will feel alienated. 12 hours ago, All_Pro_Bills said: I'll wager you're not an expert at labor relations or contracts either. See collective bargaining agreement article 42 club discipline, conduct detrimental to the team. I'm not looking up article 42... Perhaps conduct detrimental to the team can include the bottom line. I'm not saying that if someone was cut for kneeling, they'd win a law suit. It'd just be an awful look and a PR nightmare. I'm assuming you are an expert on this, since you called me not one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just following up that maybe this clown wasn't signed because of his off the field mental liabilities but maybe his on the field. Dude was a joke last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 11:16 AM, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Philando Castile. Killed because he had a gun in the car. Told the officer he had a gun. And reached for the glove compartment to show the proper documentation for the gun. Cop gets nothing. Eric Garner. Killed by the hard working folks of the NYPD for the heinious crime of selling cigarettes. Told the officer's he couldn't breathe, and they still didn't care. Botham Jean. Killed in his own appartment because he would follow the commands of a cop who broke in for no reason. For some reason, after the man was murdered, the police found it necessary to search his home to find marijuana. She didn't get arrested for three days, and got an escort by her buddies in the police force to and from the court house. But yeah. Bunch of idiots not following commands. Not exactly what happened on Castile. Once he made the officer aware that he had a weapon, he was then told to keep his hands visible. He proceeded to reach for his wallet anyway. Unfortunate, but instructions weren’t followed and he had a weapon. The Office was fired, but his actions were not criminal. The off duty cop that mistakenly entered the wrong apartment and discharged her weapon was fired, and charged criminally as she should have been. That’s a far cry from an incident that occurred while on duty. On duty incidents are investigated and even go to jury trials. With the amount of Police/ civilian encounters that occur on an annual basis, shootings are very rare. It’s a microscopic “ issue” relative to civilian on civilian shootings which are almost never justified. Those are Okay though in the eyes of “ activists” and “ protesters” who are very concerned about “ justice”...depending on who is pulling the trigger, that is. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: Not exactly what happened on Castile. Once he made the officer aware that he had a weapon, he was then told to keep his hands visible. He proceeded to reach for his wallet anyway. Unfortunate, but instructions weren’t followed and he had a weapon. The Office was fired, but his actions were not criminal. The off duty cop that mistakenly entered the wrong apartment and discharged her weapon was fired, and charged criminally as she should have been. That’s a far cry from an incident that occurred while on duty. On duty incidents are investigated and even go to jury trials. With the amount of Police/ civilian encounters that occur on an annual basis, shootings are very rare. It’s a microscopic “ issue” relative to civilian on civilian shootings which are almost never justified. Those are Okay though in the eyes of “ activists” and “ protesters” who are very concerned about “ justice”...depending on who is pulling the trigger, that is. Hypothetically, and this hasn't happened yet to my knowledge. But if the police do a no knock raid on the wrong house, if the homeowner heard people breaking in, grabbed his gun, and shot an officer, would that be justifiable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Hypothetically, and this hasn't happened yet to my knowledge. But if the police do a no knock raid on the wrong house, if the homeowner heard people breaking in, grabbed his gun, and shot an officer, would that be justifiable? Possibly, depending on what State the hypothetical situation occurred in. Many variables in that scenario. A jury might find the homeowners actions reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Boatdrinks said: Possibly, depending on what State the hypothetical situation occurred in. Many variables in that scenario. A jury might find the homeowners actions reasonable. Don't care what the state is. Strictly from an ethical standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 10:20 AM, sleeby said: "In my state, I can be terminated for any reason at any time, as long as it is not discriminatory. " Do You say this as though it's a good thing? If true then your state is a disgrace. Vote wisely next week would be my advice. Why? It's not your job. It's the employers job, which he has agreed to allow you to do for an agreed upon sum. I'm pretty sure that that you should be able to choose to leave your employment for any reason (even discrimination). Why should the other party to your contract not be permitted to enter into it on the same grounds as you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 1:32 PM, Billzgobowlin said: Let's not kid ourselves the players are about the money too But sports is the place where fans typically side with Billionaire owners who look for handouts over their millionaire employees who actually risk physical harm for their money, and who have a much shorter window to make that money. It's an odd situation that doesn't mirror how most people view other professions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeby Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 15 minutes ago, TakeYouToTasker said: Why? It's not your job. It's the employers job, which he has agreed to allow you to do for an agreed upon sum. I'm pretty sure that that you should be able to choose to leave your employment for any reason (even discrimination). Why should the other party to your contract not be permitted to enter into it on the same grounds as you? Not sure who you are but the person I replied to had an avatar of a youngish, fit and able looking white guy - wait until he turns 59 and develops rheumatoid arthritis or whatnot. The gig economy shift is for the .01% and not the workers. But, hey, pity them and screw the masses I guess. Whatever works for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just now, sleeby said: Not sure who you are but the person I replied to had an avatar of a youngish, fit and able looking white guy - wait until he turns 59 and develops rheumatoid arthritis or whatnot. The gig economy shift is for the .01% and not the workers. But, hey, pity them and screw the masses I guess. Whatever works for ya. I'm a person who responded to a post you made in a public forum. Again, employment is nothing more than a contract based on a mutual agreement to associate. You should be free to leave your employment agreement for any reason, why shouldn't the other party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 11:32 AM, Billzgobowlin said: Let's not kid ourselves the players are about the money too IKR? Are the players doing this for charity? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeby Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, TakeYouToTasker said: I'm a person who responded to a post you made in a public forum. Again, employment is nothing more than a contract based on a mutual agreement to associate. You should be free to leave your employment agreement for any reason, why shouldn't the other party? Ok, let's go with they should be allowed to remove and replace as desired no major rules save discrimination . that's your stand. So therefore it's smart and acceptable and, well, common sense capitalism that they fire their US staff amd replace with alternatives that make best sense - cheaper educated labor in other countries such as India; cheaper less skilled labor in other countries such as Hong kong and china and cheaper lesser skilled labor domesticly such as young men in their 20s and recent immigrants. Why keep the janitor who's been doing his job well for 30 years and making more than the minimum they could pay a recent high school grad or guy back from the wars and looking for.a job? Screw em. The janitor shouldn't have stayed so long amd started making more I guess. Let's worry ourselves about what's best for the 1% a few more decades and see how the US turns out. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 24 minutes ago, BigDingus said: But sports is the place where fans typically side with Billionaire owners who look for handouts over their millionaire employees who actually risk physical harm for their money, and who have a much shorter window to make that money. It's an odd situation that doesn't mirror how most people view other professions. That's because owners, like Pegula, are providing a source of entertainment for the people watching. Fans are acutely aware that most players are playing for money and have no loyalty to the team. They however, do have said loyalty and will continue to have said loyalty long after the player leaves or retires. I also think you are painting with an extremely broad brush and siding with the owners is more like siding with keeping football around as opposed to not having football. The millionaire employees are just that, millionaire employees playing a game. I think most people would kill to be able to play football and make millions doing it. They are choosing to play. They should understand the risk associated with playing before signing up. After all they've probably been playing their whole life. I'll tear my ACL right now for 6 million dollars. The players are more than compensated for the "risk" they are taking. The truth is most trade workers face entirely more risk everyday and get compensated far less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, sleeby said: Ok, let's go with they should be allowed to remove and replace as desired no major rules save discrimination . that's your stand. So therefore it's smart and acceptable and, well, common sense capitalism that they fire their US staff amd replace with alternatives that make best sense - cheaper educated labor in other countries such as India; cheaper less skilled labor in other countries such as Hong kong and china and cheaper lesser skilled labor domesticly such as young men in their 20s and recent immigrants. Why keep the janitor who's been doing his job well for 30 years and making more than the minimum they could pay a recent high school grad or guy back from the wars and looking for.a job? Screw em. The janitor shouldn't have stayed so long amd started making more I guess. Let's worry ourselves about what's best for the 1% a few more decades and see how the US turns out. You aren't answering the question, you're pontificating. I'll present you with three facts, and then ask the question again: 1) Employment is nothing more than a contract based on a mutual agreement to associate. 2) The employee doesn't own the job. The employer owns the job. 3) You should be free to leave your employment agreement for any reason. Why shouldn't the other party, who actually has the equity stake in the job, not be permitted the same leverage as the first party to the contract? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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