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Originally Posted by d-ray657
I'm sorry, but I just can't help but see some serious hypocrisy here. The guy has lawsuits all over the place for different types of discrimination, including litigation brought by the Department of Justice. Believe me, it takes some serious evidence to get the DOJ involved in individual litigation. So he has the long record of discrimination, and he continues to own the team. Now a private conversation is taped and released, and all of a sudden the league takes action. Granted, his comments were vile, but they were reflective of an attitude - a repugnant idea - but an idea none-the-less. The other things he did had real consequences for real people, but there was no "swift and decisive" action by the NBA.
We supposedly relish free speech, but Sterling, Campanis, and a host of others who embarrassed themselves and their institutions with what they said get banished. But those who take discriminatory action against people - so long as they are discreet about it - walk. Is there nothing more important in this world than PR?
Regards,
D-Ray
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Thankfully the NBA isn't a court of law
. This miserable piece of chit opened his mouth and inserted his foot until it protruded out his rectum for the world to see. The fine will be donated to anti discrimination causes to be determined by the NBA and it's players association. I'm happy with the outcome.
He violated their internal constitution and under that contract he can be forced to sell the team.
addendum - to be clear as a bell, my comment, "Swift justice", was referencing the time it took from the publication of Sterling's odious remarks to the NBA acting in this matter. Make of it what you wish Don.