"No Homo" comment results in 75K fine.. - 28 views

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  #3 Gibson Katz on 06 Jun 13

   

  This is a bit over the top. Any fine might be.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a bit over the top. Any fine might be.</div>

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  #4 aidan hersh on 06 Jun 13

   

  It was a really stupid comment to make, but I don't think it should result in a $75,000 fine. The only justification I see for the fine is the fact that sports players are now looked up to a lot and are publicized all the time. Just like a politician would be criticized a lot if they indirectly offended a certain group of people, a sports player will be criticized as well. However, a $75,000 fine is excessive in this situation, but it doesn't take away from the fact that the comment was uncalled for and unnecessary

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It was a really stupid comment to make, but I don't think it should result in a $75,000 fine. The only justification I see for the fine is the fact that sports players are now looked up to a lot and are publicized all the time. Just like a politician would be criticized a lot if they indirectly offended a certain group of people, a sports player will be criticized as well. However, a $75,000 fine is excessive in this situation, but it doesn't take away from the fact that the comment was uncalled for and unnecessary</div>

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  #7 jake izola-henry on 11 Jun 13

   

  Although a 75k fine does seem steep, the NBA has to crack down on incidents like this because they do not want to develop and anti-gay reputation. While viewing this clip, we must not judge Roy as a person, because professional athletes are people to, and like people, they are going to make mistakes. Roy made a mistake, and what's important is what he learns from it, i think the fine will serve as a great reminder for him to be more poised and controlled during press conferences.
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Although a 75k fine does seem steep, the NBA has to crack down on incidents like this because they do not want to develop and anti-gay reputation. While viewing this clip, we must not judge Roy as a person, because professional athletes are people to, and like people, they are going to make mistakes. Roy made a mistake, and what's important is what he learns from it, i think the fine will serve as a great reminder for him to be more poised and controlled during press conferences. <br /> ye.</div>

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  #8 Randy Shapiro on 12 Jun 13

   

  This kind of stuff just does not belong in professional sports. Period. hopefully people like Jason Collins will change this...

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This kind of stuff just does not belong in professional sports. Period. hopefully people like Jason Collins will change this...</div>

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  #9 Dennis Lubensky on 03 Sep 13

   

  He should have been more careful, but fining him for that silly reason is just ridiculous. He made a small mistake, we all do. Thousands of people use the expression "No homo" every day and nothing happens to them, why should he suffer? I think it is very unfair towards him!

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">He should have been more careful, but fining him for that silly reason is just ridiculous. He made a small mistake, we all do. Thousands of people use the expression "No homo" every day and nothing happens to them, why should he suffer? I think it is very unfair towards him!</div>

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