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  • #16
    But how is he any less protected than Phil Robertson was?

    Granted, History did suspend Robertson...and the family did say that was fine, they would take their duck calls and go home rather than buckle under. But the thing was, his remarks were public, and people were polarized over his right to make them. With Sterling, the NBA took action on remarks that were PRIVATE...how is he less protected and why aren't people fighting over his right to say what he did ESPECIALLY since he expected them to be private?
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    • #17
      Originally posted by DesertBerean View Post
      But how is he any less protected than Phil Robertson was?

      Granted, History did suspend Robertson...and the family did say that was fine, they would take their duck calls and go home rather than buckle under. But the thing was, his remarks were public, and people were polarized over his right to make them. With Sterling, the NBA took action on remarks that were PRIVATE...how is he less protected and why aren't people fighting over his right to say what he did ESPECIALLY since he expected them to be private?
      As far as I'm aware, Sterling has no religious under-pinning for his remarks. This probably makes him an easier target. I'd also feel comfortable concluding that Robertson had more supporters in the population than did Sterling.

      If you're suggesting that Robertson's supporters should also support Sterling because of the principles of free speech involved, then you've not looked closely enough at the differences between the two. Personally, I'm fine with Sterling saying whatever he wants. It is, after all, his right. But because I disagree with him, I don't feel compelled to support him in any way. Sterling was expressing racial preferences and actively discriminating against people in the process (for no apparent reason that I can see). Robertson was explaining his religious beliefs, in response to a question about those beliefs. I don't really think these two situations are similar.

      Also, isn't Duck Dynasty an A&E show (rather than the History Channel)?
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      • #18
        Dang, my bad. Yes, it was A&E.

        SHOULD Robertson's supporters range themselves behind Sterling's right to freedom of expression as well? I question the validity of penalizing Sterling based on his PRIVATE speech. Hence my perception of hypocrisy.

        EDITED to add: and would it stand up in court should Sterling sue for unconstitutional suppression and for violation of privacy?
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        • #19
          Originally posted by DesertBerean View Post
          Dang, my bad. Yes, it wad A&E.

          SHOULD Robertson's supporters range themselves behind Sterling's right to freedom of expression as well? I question the validity of penalizing Sterling based on his PRIVATE speech. Hence my perception of hypocrisy.

          EDITED to add: and would it stand up in court should Sterling sue for unconstitutional suppression and for violation of privacy?
          I'd tend to regard that as a civil issue, and I'm not sure exactly how far free speech would play into that. I'm sure he could sue, and to be honest, he might have a decent case (if he was recorded without his consent and so forth). I don't know too much about civil law. I do think it's a bit underhanded to persecute him for private comments. But then, his own behavior was worse.
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          • #20
            Behavior can be actionable. But not speech...at least according to the constitution.
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            • #21
              Originally posted by DesertBerean View Post
              While the two cases aren't identical, I'm thinking the freedom of expression applies. Robertson was expressing his beliefs about homosexuality based on his understanding, while Sterling was expressing his beliefs about what races his girlfriend should associate with based on HIS understanding. Both, as far as I could see, were entitled to express those views despite my agreement or disagreement with them.

              Was it fair to treat Sterling differently than Robertson because of what he said?
              It's fair to call him on it but it's not fair to punish him for it. He has as much right to be wrong as any other idiot.
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              • #22
                Originally posted by myth View Post
                As far as I'm aware, Sterling has no religious under-pinning for his remarks. This probably makes him an easier target. I'd also feel comfortable concluding that Robertson had more supporters in the population than did Sterling.

                If you're suggesting that Robertson's supporters should also support Sterling because of the principles of free speech involved, then you've not looked closely enough at the differences between the two. Personally, I'm fine with Sterling saying whatever he wants. It is, after all, his right. But because I disagree with him, I don't feel compelled to support him in any way. Sterling was expressing racial preferences and actively discriminating against people in the process (for no apparent reason that I can see). Robertson was explaining his religious beliefs, in response to a question about those beliefs. I don't really think these two situations are similar.

                Also, isn't Duck Dynasty an A&E show (rather than the History Channel)?
                Yes. Robertson was supported because what he said was not anti black, but simply uninformed. Is Sterling any wronger? He was expressing private antipathy toward blacks. Like most it seems that there has been a drastic over reaction to this, but I can not support clear anti black rhetoric. What would happen in court in this day and age is only remotely related to what is right and wrong.
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                • #23
                  Sterling would be unlikely to succeed in court because there is a clause that the commissioner can act in the best interest of the league, broadly interpreted. Given the economic pall hanging over the league, that action could reasonably thought of as the best interest of the league (as the players' union was prepared to walk out), despite the fact that the recordings were obtained through questionable means.

                  He's notoriously litigious so he'll probably still try though. If I were him, I would go ahead and sell. No free agent would sign with his team while he still owned it and this would torpedo the value of his franchise.
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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
                    Sterling would be unlikely to succeed in court because there is a clause that the commissioner can act in the best interest of the league, broadly interpreted. Given the economic pall hanging over the league, that action could reasonably thought of as the best interest of the league (as the players' union was prepared to walk out), despite the fact that the recordings were obtained through questionable means.

                    He's notoriously litigious so he'll probably still try though. If I were him, I would go ahead and sell. No free agent would sign with his team while he still owned it and this would torpedo the value of his franchise.
                    Practically speaking, this is the most logical case for Sterling's position. He can let the NBA do as it pleases, and act in his own best interest by selling the team. Then he can take his case to court on the grounds of unconstitutional suppression of his freedom of expression. The only defense the NBA could mount, in my view, would be to show his BEHAVIOR harmed the team's right to dignity and freedom. I think that's very iffy especially since they knew of his reputation.
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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by square_peg View Post
                      That's sad to read. You might as well be consistent and endorse racist remarks as well, then.
                      I find racism to be morally wrong, as I find homosexuality to be morally wrong. Therefore, I oppose racism, but am not very concerned about anti-homosexual remarks.

                      Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
                      Okay, humor me, why does the NBA deserve shame for taking this stand?

                      It was pretty much a necessary business decision on their part. They were standing to lose sponsors left and right, and players were on the verge of walking out. Their shame is that they should have done it long ago based on Sterling's paying out millions for discrimination in housing.
                      As for shaming the NBA, I don't advocate shaming them for acting against racism. The man should be looked upon contemptuously for his racism. However, it should only be done to an appropriate level. The issue is being exploded way out of proportion. Furthermore, many of these same people who are exploding the issue out of proportion would idly sit by and do nothing if a black man in this guy's position said racist remarks against white people. I only advocate an appropriate level of shame for the NBA for exploding an issue out of proportion, especially an issue where many people today will then use to further hypocritical racism against white people (whilst they preach no racism and peace with other races). That, and I'm more than certain that some of the NBA people exploding the issue are amongst those same hypocrites.

                      I'll grant, though, that I spoke hastily and came off a lot nastier than I should have.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Just Some Dude View Post
                        I find racism to be morally wrong, as I find homosexuality to be morally wrong. Therefore, I oppose racism, but am not very concerned about anti-homosexual remarks.
                        An attitude that would put you in precisely the same territory as Fred Phelps. We've explored this territory before.

                        As for shaming the NBA, I don't advocate shaming them for acting against racism. The man should be looked upon contemptuously for his racism. However, it should only be done to an appropriate level. The issue is being exploded way out of proportion. Furthermore, many of these same people who are exploding the issue out of proportion would idly sit by and do nothing if a black man in this guy's position said racist remarks against white people. I only advocate an appropriate level of shame for the NBA for exploding an issue out of proportion, especially an issue where many people today will then use to further hypocritical racism against white people (whilst they preach no racism and peace with other races). That, and I'm more than certain that some of the NBA people exploding the issue are amongst those same hypocrites.

                        I'll grant, though, that I spoke hastily and came off a lot nastier than I should have.
                        Not nearly nasty enough, try "this entire brouhaha is just about two California Jews fighting over who can genuflect harder to which group of degenerate black thugs while making whitey grovel in the process. As a result of this ugly racist spectacle, I resolve to stop watching or playing basketball."

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                        • #27
                          All racism is ugly. Racists have a blind spot, however, when it comes to themselves and their kin.
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                          • #28
                            Here's an interesting perspective:

                            Source: Larry Elder

                            Can black and white victicrats take a day off from being "offended"? Dolts -- whether Bundy or Sterling -- who are incapable of harm, say stupid things. The real issues -- under-education, lack of jobs and irresponsible breeding and parenting -- have nothing to do with Sterling's jealousy and will not be resolved by his public flaying.

                            Wave a magic wand. Remove racism from the hearts of the Bundys, Sterlings and Zimmermans. The effect on these problems is what? But no, let's talk "income disparity" or "climate change" or that "racism remains alive and well in America."

                            Let's talk Sterling.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by One Bad Pig View Post
                              Here's an interesting perspective:

                              Source: Larry Elder

                              Can black and white victicrats take a day off from being "offended"? Dolts -- whether Bundy or Sterling -- who are incapable of harm, say stupid things. The real issues -- under-education, lack of jobs and irresponsible breeding and parenting -- have nothing to do with Sterling's jealousy and will not be resolved by his public flaying.

                              Wave a magic wand. Remove racism from the hearts of the Bundys, Sterlings and Zimmermans. The effect on these problems is what? But no, let's talk "income disparity" or "climate change" or that "racism remains alive and well in America."

                              Let's talk Sterling.

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                              Yep. It's called 'avoidance'.
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by One Bad Pig View Post
                                Here's an interesting perspective:

                                Source: Larry Elder

                                Can black and white victicrats take a day off from being "offended"? Dolts -- whether Bundy or Sterling -- who are incapable of harm, say stupid things. The real issues -- under-education, lack of jobs and irresponsible breeding and parenting -- have nothing to do with Sterling's jealousy and will not be resolved by his public flaying.

                                Wave a magic wand. Remove racism from the hearts of the Bundys, Sterlings and Zimmermans. The effect on these problems is what? But no, let's talk "income disparity" or "climate change" or that "racism remains alive and well in America."

                                Let's talk Sterling.

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                                What does George Zimmerman have to do with Cliven Bundy, Donald Sterling, or the price of tea in China?

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