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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman
No, that's ridiculous if you think about it.
The penalty does nothing to help in the case a player's knee ligament is injured. It's not as if the penalized player has to kick in for the medical bill or something. When it comes to safety, the only reason for a penalty is as a deterrent.
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You're confusing 'punishment' with 'compensation'.
Why can't a penalty be both punishment and deterrent?