I think that banning professional sports, at least in their current incarnation, would be beneficial to society. In the US, they are a financial drain to taxpayers because of arena and stadium subsidies.
Many people who are unhealthy and out of shape live vicariously through the exploits of their favorite team or favorite athletes. The image of the superfan on Saturday Night Live or that Tim Horton’s commercial showing a bunch of portly middle aged men crying about the NHL strike comes to mind.
Better that people play those sports themselves and get some exercise.
Just announced…season starts Christmas day
Who cares? By far the worst of the professional sports leagues.
Raptors… the team with absolutely no Canadian players!
I think that banning professional sports, at least in their current incarnation, would be beneficial to society. In the US, they are a financial drain to taxpayers because of arena and stadium subsidies.
Many people who are unhealthy and out of shape live vicariously through the exploits of their favorite team or favorite athletes. The image of the superfan on Saturday Night Live or that Tim Horton’s commercial showing a bunch of portly middle aged men crying about the NHL strike comes to mind.
Better that people play those sports themselves and get some exercise.