I was asked by "Out of Step Radio" to offer my opinion on whether Football is too dangerous and we should do away with the violent sport. Here is my response as provided to the blog radio program:
"I don't think banning football is the answer. We as a civilization like violent sports football, hockey, rugby, boxing, martial arts, NASCAR, etc. All of these sports have collision, broken bones, long term effects, death. Doing away with one means doing away with all.
I do believe that our young people need better education in their own anatomy and the results of diverse injuries that go along with them.
Banning them is not the answer and you can only go so far in addressing serous hits with rules.
Young men need to know what they're signing up for. They need to be told "this game could maim or even kill you.
Then they get to decide the pros vs cons. I'm a football fan. I love my team. I don't think banning football or other high contact and impact sports is the answer.
Parents, coaches, recruiters, and important figures all have that responsibility of educating our young men and women too about the danger that goes with a risk for glory.
Is it worth it? Yes! Is it our duty to let them know the odds of success? Yes! Then let them play after age 18 or before with parental consent. Every time a player goes down I don't care who he is playing for. I just hope he's okay.
Now play ball."
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