Whats the call?

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Replace that with "offensive player" and "hinders" and this whole thread goes away.

But then we'd have had nothing else to comment about other than "Umpire" Josh.

[shipwreck]

This thread has been kinda like the Eveready rabbit, in that it "keeps going and going" Aren't there any fresh subjects to bring up? Dave

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

This thread has been kinda like the Eveready rabbit, in that it "keeps going and going" Aren't there any fresh subjects to bring up? Dave

Well, we could talk about what other "runner" rules are routinely applied to batter-runners, or when, exactly, does a batter become a batter-runner... wait, we've talked about that last one...

[Skahtboi]

So...how long does anyone think Sean Avery would last playing SP softball???

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

So...how long does anyone think Sean Avery would last playing SP softball???

From my experience with Men's SP, he would fit right in.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

So...how long does anyone think Sean Avery would last playing SP softball???

NHL = commie *******s!

Somebody should welcome them to the USA and teach them about the Constitution and Bill of Rights

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

NHL = commie *******s!

Somebody should welcome them to the USA and teach them about the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Quick civics lesson...

Originally Posted by First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

(emphasis added).

If I stood up in my workplace and shouted for all to hear remarks similar to his, I would most likely be fired, not suspended. The first amendment says that the government cannot pass laws to abridge freedom of speech. Private businesses (such as my employer, the NHL...) may restrict speech in their workplace in what ever manner they choose.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Quick civics lesson... (emphasis added).

If I stood up in my workplace and shouted for all to hear remarks similar to his, I would most likely be fired, not suspended. The first amendment says that the government cannot pass laws to abridge freedom of speech. Private businesses (such as my employer, the NHL...) may restrict speech in their workplace in what ever manner they choose.

You are correct and I agree as the same result may occur in my place of employment. However, the NHL is NOT his employer. The team employs him and if the team owner wanted to take internal action, that is fine as I'm sure it would get the support of the NHL should the issue go to arbitration.

There was also talk in the media about charges being brought against Avery. Where do they come up with this crap? At most, this is a civil matter that involves only one person who can determine whether to file or not. OTOH, if the comments, no matter how distasteful, were to be found as accurate, what then?