Comments on: Banned For Life!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:11:49 +0000

How come whenever there is a inarguably overt racist who is publicly shamed (see Paula Deen, Don Imus, etc.) everyone becomes a critical race expert?

By: Walter

Walter — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:46:37 +0000

The NBA is equally to blame and I am happy to see them taking some responsibility by letting this horrid man go. Now they must come to terms with their involvement.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:43:16 +0000

It should be no surprise to anyone that this behavior is occurring in higher management. Money/greed does not discriminate and anyone can be in this position, color aside. The sad part is the general consensus is that this behavior is not happening behind the scenes. Worse is when people of color try to expose injustice they are told that they are blowing things out of proportion.

By: Mr. BD

Mr. BD — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:52:52 +0000

I think this was the right thing to do. Presedent was already set with Marge Shott who used to own the Cincinatti Reds and got banned over racist comments too. Thank you NBA for answering the call.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:41:57 +0000

Though I understand their decision, I am unsure if I agree with the outcome. Should we ban everyone that says something that we do not agree with? Even if what they said was vile or inappropriate. I just think we have to come up with a better option than immediate firing or expulsion.