Are today's athletes living in fear? More and more, the news of athletes being caught with guns is becoming an everyday thing. Most recently Plaxico Burress was charged with possession of a fire arm after accidentally shooting himself at a night club in Manhattan.
Athletes are not allowed to have firearms with them at the facilities in which they practice or play. This is a situation that some NFL players have said makes them feel uncomfortable. It leaves them in a situation of vulnerability, whereas criminals know there are no guns on premises and the robbery could go that much easier.
The murders of Sean Taylor and Darrent Williams initially sparked the players' unrest and doubt of their overall security. Taylor, probably the most frightening story, because the fatal shooting took place inside his home in Florida.
The high profiles of these athletes is no secret when their salaries and estimated worth are publicized on television, in print and on the internet. Should these athletes be afraid? Should these athletes be able to defend themselves? Catch ya' on the FLIPSIDE.
3 comments:
I think most of them are living in fear...
I think that a lot of athletes are afraid and fearful for their lives. It's so unfortunate, but this is the reality. Even in the case of Sean Taylor or the player from the Jax Jaguars who was shot and paralyzed. They are faced with a tough decision, confine themselves to their homes or risk their lives at an attempt to live a half way normal life.
It's difficult because, like it was said, their salaries and what they have (courtesy of MTV Cribs) is displayed across the airwaves and dummy tube for eveyone to see. Even though alot of training camps are gated (well at least in the case of Miami Dolphins training camp, where they have a security gate) you would think the NFL would do a better job of protecting their employees.
i dunno how ppl who have SOOOO much to lose act sooo damn careless! smh
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