But they are just athletes.
They are also role model, but virtue of being pro-atheles. They are practically celebrities. And since we're talking about sports here, these are guys that kids watch and look up to, as well.
No more than you or I do. They are obligated to play football.
Correct, but by virtue of them being pro-athletes they are suppose to lead by example, since they are being exposed to the public (and young children). It comes with the territory. Every move they make will be scrutinized.
That is totally ridiculous. If a child looks up to a person who turns out to be a bad person, that is not what they emulate. Are you saying Hernandez fans will become murderers to be like him? Since virtually every walk of life has people in it who commit heinous crimes, we must now remove teachers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, politicians, clergy, and any other profession you can name from being role models?
The moment AH started covering up for the murderer (of himself if he turns to be the one), he stopped being a role model in my family. The same holds true for every other person (be it a celebrity, a pro-athlete, or any joe schmoe off the street). When you turn into a criminal, or otherwise, help cover up the work of a criminal, you are no longer a role model. Unlike you, I do give a rat's ***** if AH continues to play football after this saga is over, especially if he ends up back with the Patriots (which I'll bet my balls on that it won't happen). Funny how everyone here likes to bash on RL, but AH is some angel...
AH is COVERING AND HIDING INFORMATION, hence I DO KNOW that he had something to do with it. And even if he had nothing to do with it directly, but rather just trying to be a 'good friend' to the murderer by covering up tracks, then he is still involved by virtue of obstruction of justice. That MAKES him involved.
This is part of the problem. What basis would you claim to know whether he is capable of committing such a crime? You know nothing about him. He is as likely to be capable of murder as whatever percent of people are. Watching him play football does not give you insight into his character.
Of course I know nothing about AH on a personal level. That's why I was *THINKING* and *THEORIZING* that he couldn't have possibly been involved. I guess I gave him the benefit of the doubt, figuring that now in pro-football, and adult-life, playing on my team, he has left his college habits in the past. Not to mentioned, he didn't have any past murder charges in his background, so I had no reason to believe otherwise.
Virtually none of this is confirmed,
Really? REALLY???
I guess the official statement from the MSP are just made up by the authorities...
Who are you anyways? if I didn't know any better (which I don't), I'd guess you are Aaron Hernandez himself, trying to clear up his own name in cyberspace... None has been confirmed?!?!? Is that the reason why a warrant with charges for obstruction of justice has been written/issued?
A very rash position. Will you be sorry if he turns out to be innocent and you must stick by your judgment of him to be a scumbag?
The moment he hired a cleaning crew to scrub his place, destroyed his surveillance system, and his cell phone, he's not innocent anymore. He may not be the murderer, but he is still guilty of obstruction of justice in connection with a capital crime. Therefore, no, he will never be innocent in my books. Just a thug (at the very least), or a murderer (at the very worst).
And no, I won't be sorry. Thank you very much.
Its not up to a vote, its up to Kraft and BB.
Breaking new genius: In my books, I VOTE!
As for Kraft and BB.... heh... just wait and see how they vote...
They are what they are, and some are thugs and some are scum.
Root for the laundry.
Sorry, pro-sports for me and vast majority is something more than some crime-filled entertainment. If you want to watch a sport where criminals are involved, go visit your local state prison.
I will wait to know the facts.
Too late... he's been covering for a murder.... that's plenty enough.
