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Knight
March 19th, 2003, 08:43 PM
Should sporting events in America be postponed during wartime?
Knight
March 19th, 2003, 08:46 PM
I have heard reasonable arguments on both sides of this debate. What are your thoughts?
Jefferson
March 19th, 2003, 08:48 PM
What war? This is a "mop up" operation. Let March Madness begin! Go Hoosiers!!!
Jefferson
March 19th, 2003, 08:50 PM
But seriously, if this conflict starts to get out of hand and we begin to suffer serious casualties then that would be a different issue. What did the National Baseball League do during World War II?
Knight
March 19th, 2003, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by Jefferson
What war? This is a "mop up" operation. Let March Madness begin! Go Hoosiers!!! So.. did you vote?
Poly
March 19th, 2003, 08:54 PM
Kind of a hard call for me. Part of me thinks that at a point in time it could be disrespectful to those that are defending us. But maybe they would rather the sporting events continue as usual.

I have to think about it a bit more before I give a definite yes or no.
shilohproject
March 19th, 2003, 11:16 PM
Everytime I am overseas in a crisis situation, the sports from home is one of the sure connections, even if it's delayed! (Not so much of a problem any more.) Play ball!

Hook 'em, Horns!
Jefferson
March 20th, 2003, 12:39 AM
Originally posted by Knight
So.. did you vote? No, because I can't decide. I think the commissioners of the leagues should follow the suggestion of the President if he makes one. Sports are entertainment. So are movies and private and public golf clubs. Golf clubs don't shut down. Movie theaters don't close. Public swimming pools don't close. Etc., etc., etc. Why should only our national sports be the only form of entertainment that is put under the spotlight during times of war? Why the double standard?
Goose
March 20th, 2003, 12:53 AM
What's a proponent for postponement?
lucybelle
March 20th, 2003, 01:21 PM
In the great words of Wayne and Garth - Game on!!!
Freak
April 1st, 2003, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by Jefferson
But seriously, if this conflict starts to get out of hand and we begin to suffer serious casualties then that would be a different issue. What did the National Baseball League do during World War II?

The postponed the games. In fact sporting events all over the world were cancelled.