Peterson has been suspended for the season, and it is almost a certainly he will appeal. He hasn't lost his job, but ask him. I don't need to re-read your post. Your post was an emotional opinion not based on the facts, and my reference to the NFL player policy was to enable you to speak more intelligently about the topic, of which you are yet to show you are capable.
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36NFL bans Player for using a 'switch' on his son
by designs innfl commissioner roger goodell placed minnesota viking's player adrian peterson on indefinite suspension for using extreme measures in disciplining his son using a tree branch switch.. sports illustrated covered details about how the process works with the players union, the player, and the nfl.. www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/17/minnesota-vikings-adrian-peterson-suspended.
i remember vivid scenes in kingdom halls and in the homes of jws who used extreme measures to discipline their children.
a father and assistant p.o.
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NFL bans Player for using a 'switch' on his son
by designs innfl commissioner roger goodell placed minnesota viking's player adrian peterson on indefinite suspension for using extreme measures in disciplining his son using a tree branch switch.. sports illustrated covered details about how the process works with the players union, the player, and the nfl.. www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/17/minnesota-vikings-adrian-peterson-suspended.
i remember vivid scenes in kingdom halls and in the homes of jws who used extreme measures to discipline their children.
a father and assistant p.o.
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DJS
Please read the 2014 NFL Personal Conduct Policy. They have suspended Peterson for the rest of the season; they haven't taken his job. Under the 2014 policy, which all players agree to follow, these types of behaviors are specifically covered, as are the potential disciplinary actions the NFL may take. You can feel what you want to feel, but playing in the NFL is all about marketing and image, and it is their right to make it so. It is a privilege, not a right, and the rewards are huge. So are the potential risks, including having your personal behavior monitored/punished. Is that because it may impact the NFL's image? Of course, and there is not one thing wrong with that.
That's what the players agreed to follow; the issue with Peterson is whether Goodell over-stepped the arbitration agreement.
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NFL bans Player for using a 'switch' on his son
by designs innfl commissioner roger goodell placed minnesota viking's player adrian peterson on indefinite suspension for using extreme measures in disciplining his son using a tree branch switch.. sports illustrated covered details about how the process works with the players union, the player, and the nfl.. www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/17/minnesota-vikings-adrian-peterson-suspended.
i remember vivid scenes in kingdom halls and in the homes of jws who used extreme measures to discipline their children.
a father and assistant p.o.
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Goodell, based on what a lot of talking heads are saying, is sending a strong message primarily because he was viewed as vastly under-acting in the Ray Rice case. It seems a bit draconian to a lot, but I agree with Goodell's 3 major points: a. Peterson is a lot bigger; b. Peterson used the tree branch on the child on several occasions (I believe he plead guility to the assault); and c. Peterson saw nothing wrong in 'whooping' his child in such manner.
Peterson will appeal the year long suspension and will likely get some reprieve. Goodell will take any lumps from the appeal's decision considering it a PR and statement 'win' that he viewed Peterson's actions in the strongest manner possible. Ray Rice's actions deserved much more than an initial 2 game suspension. Peterson is likely paying, in some ways, for Rice's actions and Goodells inactions.
Hopefully these incidents will lead to a cultural change; the NFL has a PR commercial right now with a lot of the star players in it making comments that such behaviors are always wrong. It's about time.
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The Problems People have in finding Love....
by fulltimestudent in... are even more complex for those who are same sex attracted:.
from the philippines, a short film:.
nessun dorma - .
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FTS,
I'm straight. My poison of choice is female, but I can see why you would think otherwise. I have spent most of my time on this site supporting gays and lesbians; if someone would have asked me 1 1/2 years ago what I would spend my time on this site doing, I would have never guessed that it primarily would be in support of gays and lesbians. But it is a noble cause.
If I liked boys I would be very proud of it. I like girls. Hot girls. Beautiful girls. Smart girls! I've had a lot of fun in the process (and wouldn't change a lot of things), but relationship longevity and I aren't acquaintences.
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The Problems People have in finding Love....
by fulltimestudent in... are even more complex for those who are same sex attracted:.
from the philippines, a short film:.
nessun dorma - .
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Thanks FTS,
These accounts should make us all thankful for what we have, which is freedom of choice in such an important area of life. Not that some of us are going to do any better! I have a bad picker (some would say - including me - that it is because I am extremely shallow and make decisions based on my eyes and other body parts distanced from my brain!). Thanks again for sharing.
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Scientists Should Not Dismiss Genesis So Quickly
by Chris Tann innasa discovery proves the bible scientifically accurate.
the debate.
for decades there has been a long standing debate between science and religion as to the validity of the biblical genesis account of creation.
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DJS
The choir went to college and learned how to think.
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Scientists Should Not Dismiss Genesis So Quickly
by Chris Tann innasa discovery proves the bible scientifically accurate.
the debate.
for decades there has been a long standing debate between science and religion as to the validity of the biblical genesis account of creation.
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DJS
Chris,
You created this OP; as others have stated, what did you expect the outcome to be? To narcissistically influience others by showing off your wisdom and knowledge? You weren't asking a question or seeking input. You were making a statement. NASA discovery proves bible is scientifically accurate, followed by a lot of one sided factoids. The responses are not what you expected and they certainly are not what you desired. That's life. I wish you well; come back soon or hang around. And learn.
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My Breaking Point -- 11/9/14
by game1914over ini have enjoyed reading your comments during the past four years.
deep down inside, i have always been agnostic.
the first few chapters in genesis are contradictory and differing.. no one has ever been able to answer my question: "why was satan ever created?".
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Welcome game1914over,
You have discovered that the man behind the curtain is a charlatan at a young age. Don't look back. Enjoy life. The further you get from the Borg the more surreal and dysfunctional it will be to you.
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Is Anthony Morris III gay?
by Calebs Airplane inwhy else would he constantly bring up "gay-inspired" clothing when speaking to such large audiences?.
nothing wrong with being gay.
but he should just come out of the closet already and stop all this stupidity... just saying.. .
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Ditto,
Study: Homophobes May Be Hidden Homosexuals
The research, published in the April 2012 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, reveals the nuances of prejudices like homophobia, which can ultimately have dire consequences. [The 10 Most Destructive Human Behaviors]
"Sometimes people are threatened by gays and lesbians because they are fearing their own impulses, in a sense they 'doth protest too much,'" Ryan told LiveScience. "In addition, it appears that sometimes those who would oppress others have been oppressed themselves, and we can have some compassion for them too, they may be unaccepting of others because they cannot be accepting of themselves."
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God is not an element both in religious fanaticism and atheism alike
by exWTslave inin my intimate conversations with many of my atheists friends i have found that their real problem is the human rights abuse of the religious fanaticssomething which god hates (not the lack of proof for gods existence) (means when the religions went to one extreme, their opponents go to another extremethus god is not at all an element in religious fanaticism and atheism alike) atheists shun, belittle or resist proofs for the existence of god, because they fear it will only further strengthen the religion from which the fanaticism arisethus object of atheists attack is fanaticism (not god) .
hence what atheists do is really a service to the humanity (while fanaticism is a crime against humanity).
hence when the atheists ask for proof for the existence of god, one need not take it seriously.
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Kalos,
I've not a clue as to what you are asking me. Who supports my research? It isn't my research, and it is collected by various entities, some of which are supported by Xtians. I could be a smart ass and do my Dana Carvey impersonation that "SATAN" provides my data but I will refrain.
If you have objections with the data or the manner in which it was collected and evaluated, I suggest you present those objections. If you cannot I suggest you present equally valid empirical data which appears to counter. If you cannot I suggest you admit you are wrong. If you cannot I suggest you remain silent, exhibiting some of that Xtian humility I see in such rare display on this site.
Those are your only grown up options. To entrench yourself in emotions and make believe beliefs is not an appropriate response. I've shown you a tip of the iceberg of the data which completely refutes the dumbass theists' repetitive mantra statements on this site that atheists are baby killing whores. If you wish to rely on your god(s), by all means do so. But bringing your thoughts or views out in public on this site opens them up to the bright light of rational analysis.
If you or anyone like you doesn't like that I and those like me refer to you at times as dumbasses, then please, please stop acting like dumbasses. Starting OPs and responding to OPs is in and of itself a somewhat narcissistic endeavor. The more rational one's responses are, and the more those responses are supported by the very best data possible, the less narcissistic and egoistic they become. Just the facts, ma'am. It is what it is. Select the decade of choice.
When someone's opinion is all that is offered, especially when that opinion is stated as facts unsupported by data or when those opinions are based on nothing more than the first confirmationallly biased article they could find on the 'net, then it is narcissism at its very worst. And it deserves flames and condemnation. I suggest those feeling/perceiver/believers amongst us learn from the more rational. Frame an opinon as an opinion. Provide facts and data, emprirical if possible, to support definitive statements or Professor DJS will red-line your paper and return it to you. Or call you a dumbass. I mean the term in the most loving manner possible.
I'm trying to help you and I can; but you have to let me.