Toronto-“Scandalous” pictures of Chicago Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane, Kris Versteeg, and John Madden in a Vancouver limousine have surfaced on the Web. The trio appeared shirtless with an array of alcoholic beverages and a couple of unidentified young women. No additional description is needed.
If the morality police had a S.W.A.T. team, an all-out assault would have been executed. Thankfully, President Obama did not mention Guantanamo Bay in his State of Union, which must indicate that the controversial prison will not only stay open, but welcome Kane, Versteeg, and Madden. Phew!
The United States of Sensationalism, which for all intents and purposes encompasses Canada, has become so fixated on “exposing” celebrities that its people are willing to lock an individual up and throw away the key for insignificant “transgressions.” Evidently, partiers are corrupting the world.
Professional athletes are an immature bunch. They are given massive salaries at such young ages and, in many cases, never grow up. Plenty of them cheat on their wives, are regulars at strip clubs, do not remember their nights at these classy facilities, and act in a way that would horrify radical feminists. Shocking!
The Limo Boys’ actions were not illegal, nor harmful. The “that’s somebody’s daughter” ethical objection is irksome, chauvinistic, juvenile, and manifestly asinine.
Partying crusaders have argued that Kane, Versteeg, and Madden ought to act like “ambassadors of the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL.” Perhaps they should wear chastity belts too.
A player’s non-sports related obligations do not extend beyond acting within the confines of the law and basic morality (i.e. not wearing a sandwich board supporting the Ku Klux Klan). Alas, we live in an era that is defined by the irresponsible use of cell phone cameras and social media, as well as pathetic celebrity-driven outlets. The first “reporter” to reveal juicy details is crowned. It is naïve to think that professional athletes will become angelic. This affinity for boyish behavior is not a new trend.
The affection that the masses have for the “good ‘ol days” is unfounded. The Nifty Fifties, as Anabolic Stories Radio co-host Stephen Bloom describes, “were the conditions that made heroes of Billy Martin, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle, three Yankee icons who were renowned for their carousing and arriving for games drunk or hung over.”
The Blackhawks should not take disciplinary action. The National Hockey League should be indifferent on the matter. And, the court of public opinion should drop all charges. Frankly, we should not give a damn.
But if you talk to the morality police, they will tell you that the Hawks trio has provided the writers of 24 with material for the show’s ninth season.
Dwyane Wade had a tremendous week. The Miami Heat’s superstar averaged 33.3 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds per game. He shot to a 49.3 field goal percentage and a 35.7 clip from behind the three-point line. The twenty-eight year old recorded three double-doubles in as many games and Heat victories. For the season, Wade is averaging 26.4 points per game, fifth in the National Basketball Association. He is also fifth in steals, 1.83 SPG. Wade was named the Eastern Conference player of the week.
"“I’m excited that for the first time this season I was able to earn Player of the Week honors,” he told Miami Heat.com, “but I’m more excited by the fact our team played well and captured three wins during the week.”
As an anti-feminist, I feel people are taking a couple exagerated, comimical comments way to seriously. Roth is also right when he says Feminism is actually better defined as equalism. People like the so-called Linda are hypocritical when calling the writer narrow-minded, because she herself has committed the sin. Introducing yourself as a feminist right there makes you narrow-minded. And frankly, your reply disgusts me;)
Roth: And now we know what the anti-feminist thinks!
Interesting article..Not quite sure whether I agree entirely with you..
Also would like to know if there is a method of forwarding the articles you write to friends..Just in case they don;t want to check the website…
Roth: You can copy and paste the URL of the article.
Excellent article Jake. Good to have you back
Roth: Thanks!
Why do you have to be so controversial and elusive?
Roth: Elusive?
I like your article, man.
Roth: I’m glad!
ppl should b pised off with these players. they have 2 b roll models to kids.
Roth: That is not in their job description. While athletes should be held to a basic standard of morality, the actions of Kane, Versteeg, and Madden do not come close to breaching their off-ice “obligations.”
U try 2 be funny in this article and fail. heres a joke…ur writing. this was a stupid piece these guys have duties and u r 2 dumb 2 see that. lmao
Roth: Are you going to be okay without the part of your body that you “laughed off?” You may want to call a doctor.
Sick article title dude!
Roth: Thanks, David!
This article is offensive to women. We are not objects for athletes to have fun with.
Roth: Based on that logic, can I not say that athletes are not objects for ladies to “have fun with?”
Great post! I couldn’t agree with you more.
Roth: I’m glad you enjoyed it!
As a feminist, your latest piece disgusts me. Women are not sex objects to be toyed with by rich athletes. That is somebody’s daughter! You fail to understand that women are just being objectified. Your article is so narrow-minded and sexist. Frankly, it is offensive.
Roth: And, Patrick Kane is somebody’s son! While I am sorry that the article offended you, I think that the word “feminism” ought to be replaced with “equalism.” The idea of male superiority is absurd and immoral. However, I cannot accept your argument that men should view females as the equivalent of minors. The gist of your line of reasoning is that a woman (or, “womyn,” as some now spell the word to ensure political correctness) cannot make her own decisions and is living under the dictatorial rule of men. The ladies in the limo with the Chicago three clearly were dragged, right?
This article is racist against women.
Roth: Females are a race?