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Scrutiny of LeBron James becoming too much

Although very spirited, Pros case did not focus heavily on specific points so I will simply make my own case this round. Every profession in America has a certain balance in terms of what a person endures, and their rewards for it. For example police officers enjoy a position of authority, but must endanger their safety. Garbage men pick up trash all day, but normally receive a good salary with no skills or education required. Athletes are extremely well paid and enjoy a profession most people dream of, but must endure being in the public eye and whatever comes from it. They know this when they accept the job. In the case of LeBron, let’s remember that he is simply part of a bigger system. The NBA makes money by providing fans a form of entertainment. All basketball players are part of this, and it is the entertainment factor that pays the players salaries. That is why players must endure whatever is thrown at them, because that is what makes the games interesting for the fans. In terms of that balance I referred to earlier, for $14.5 million dollars for one year I think it would be a no brainer that anyone would gladly switch places with him. Beyond the job requirements LeBron also dug himself into this hole. After spending his first 7 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers he made a decision to leave the team that drafted him, and the fans that rooted for him for those 7 years so that he could pursue his own personal desire to win an NBA title. This is something he could have pursued with Cleveland being that they just came off a year in which they had the best record in the NBA. Yet in addition to all of this, he decided to embarrass his fans and city by making his announcement in a nationally televised hour long special in which he did not even tell the owners of his former team until he went on the air to announce it(1). Instead of making his decision in a traditional and more respectful way LeBron chose his moment in the sun, but like all things it comes at a price. Pro states that people are naive to believe that their feelings about him are not personal. This is simply false as people who “ridicule” him have never met him. It is one thing to root for someone to loose a basketball game but LeBron will still have a job, and will still go home to his mansion. People realize this. And as much as people may rejoice in his failures, if suddenly he suffered a career ending injury no reasonable person would be rejoicing. Also when it comes to him loosing people also realize that for every looser there is a winner, so voting for him to loose is very different from wishing someone harm. So simply put, enduring scrutiny is part of being an NBA player, he helped bring it on himself and people are more reasonable then Pro would suggest. I wish Pro good luck. (1) . http://sports.espn.go.com...
Scrutiny of LeBron James becoming too much

[Opening Statement] I admit... LeBron James did make me feel like I wanted to take a 2 by 4 & turn him into a fudgeycle. But I refuse to hold hands in celebration of his failures. Though it is theatre, the actors are real & the scrutiny has gone to far. Murders, Genocide, Rape, etc, etc is "EVIL"... but LeBron James is just an athlete. If you are naive enough to believe to only hate on LeBron in a basketball context & not personally, is a hypocrite. It's his livelihood that's in question from most his critics. There is nothing more personal than taking pleasure in someone else's failures. To you it is theatre but these players are real & as audience members you also share something in common with him- a sense of entitlement to call him the bad guy on this production. You feel as though "he brought it on himself" so it gives you every right scorn & ridicule him. Seems to me the shoes on the other foot with a bit of a superiority complex. Kinda puts it in perspective that we all have character flaws & attributes that if they were magnified by theatre would make us not seem so flattering to the audience watching us. I don't care how he self-proclaimed to be the bad guy... if we're supposed to be the good guys, we sure as hell didn't act like it. The good guy doesn't win the fight & rub it in your face because its important that he distinguishes himself from being a bad guy. I can't seem to find it in me to rejoice in someone else's pain. No matter how self inflicted it may be. I felt there is too much of an emotional attachment to this story. Though I'm happy he didn't win because it would have made "The Decision" feel right, but for me... it feels like all the celebrating & rejoicing in watching someone fail, is too much. The way I see it, its the equivalent of getting bullied for years & finally able to fight back to come out victorious! Until everyone in the schoolyard joins hands, celebrating in mocking him. At what point do you acknowledge your own behaviour is as flawed as the bully? "No One Roots for Goliath"- but this David vs Goliath story isn't what it seems. Truth is: People are more flawed than what they would like to admit & hate the shadows we repress in our ourselves. I believe you haven't heard the last from him and think that all this could solidify his foundation of where it all started. His legacy is just starting. Don't take for granted what losing does to a man but what it does FOR a man. Not everyone loved Jordan from the start and he's a mean son-of-a-bitch!!! But he's "your" mean son-of-a-bitch. LeBron stands for something you refuse to accept. Pride is admirable, but like all attributes is a flaw. Like having a fist fight about ideas but with Mike Tyson! It's not a good idea! He isn't what you want/or think he should be, but because he stands on a pedestal, you think it gives you the right to chop him down to your level. A level where culture today can't wait to cut you down because they can't get there themselves.
You either reject the idea that the government should automatically apologize to victims of miscarri

Except there's a big difference between interfering and commenting on.For a state to apologize gives the impression (at the least) that the Government does care. They aren't interfering with the judicial system by apologizing, they're showing they respect the citizens and understand someone who works for/with them made a big mistake. We will still understand the differences between judicial and executive power. If the government had taken over and held their own court hearing and not allowed any type of jury or judge other than a government official to make decisions, then I would agree with you, but that's a lot different than commenting on a miscarriage of justice.Thanks for your example, it's a good one. However my point still stands. The government should not only apologize for their own mishaps, especially when judicial systems work under/for the government. If you owned a business and one of the mail boys accidentally sent mail to a wrong client, would you think it makes more sense to personally call that client, as CEO/Owner, and apologize on behalf of your mail boy, or just get your mail boy to apologize? I would say it would be more personal and more effective if the CEO apologized (as well as the mail boy), as a higher up in the business taking responsibility and understanding of a mistake would show that he/she cares about their clients, and they aren't just some person to make money off of.Compensating someone for a loss or hardship is a lot different than personally apologizing. It's a human emotion thing - human interaction is usually better than no human interaction.This is a good topic, thanks again for addressing it.
You either reject the idea that the government should automatically apologize to victims of miscarri

If States always interfere in judiciary cases, this may make confusion between judicial power and executive power. These two powers must be separated as well. It's true that States should apologize for some politics cases such as Birmingham Six or the Guildford four. Miscarriages of justice in these cases are the result of the politics lead by the british government. At that time, the IRA was the arch-enemy and the british government wanted to reassure the population by finding person responsible to some bombing. Some arrestation had be done by the british police hastily. These cases are linked to government policies, so if mistakes have been committed, States should apologize for that because it's the consequence of their policies.. Moreover, I think that States already apologize when they award damages to the victims of miscarriage of justice in a way.
You either reject the idea that the government should automatically apologize to victims of miscarri

Alright I see what you mean. You're basically saying the cops or even judicial systems can or should apologize, but higher up authorities such as the President or Government Officials should focus on more important things that pertain to the country/economy or whatever instead of an isolated incident?This makes sense, however acknowledging that the people that work for you made a mistake, which cost someone their life (jail can really damage or even kill someone), and apologizing for it, not only clears tension in the air, as the citizens know the government doesn't just not give a crap about it's people, but it also slightly evens out the differences between Government and Citizens. If my brother had been wrongly accused, and nobody of great importance seemed to care, I'd have a bit of an issue with the government. Of course I wouldn't be going out of my way to make anti-government groups or things like that, but I wouldn't be happy with it. If they had gone out of their way to send someone of importance to personally apologize on behalf of the state, I would feel a lot better, as I know the Government cares about the well being of it's citizens.Sure, taking care of more important things, like ISIS, or debt, or welfare, etc. is important, but if nobody focuses on the little things, such as miscarriages of justice, the working class (and other citizens) won't have much reason to support the government, as there aren't really any noticeable changes or actions the government is taking to ensure the well being and happiness of it's citizens.I hope this makes a bit more sense? I'd like to hear your side of this!Thanks again!
You either reject the idea that the government should automatically apologize to victims of miscarri

I'm from France, you're right but in our system, State is surpassing itself to make sure that everyone is alright. I think that the notion of "State" is unclear here. I don't know if it means that presidents or government should apologize for miscarriage of justice. For me, judges or the police should apologize because it's their first fonction. You can not blame the State for the dysfunction of its services. As I said, States are already tied up with social problem and reform that must be taken.
You either reject the idea that the government should automatically apologize to victims of miscarri

This is interesting, thanks for creating it.I'll allow you to start off with your own points, but I'll make a couple of mine briefly.I'm not sure where you live, but in a suburb around the city I live in, a man was recently set free from prison even with the judicial system knowing well that he is likely to be a repeat offender. And he ended up killing a girl [1].This is what I would consider a miscarriage of justice. And out justice systems should apologize, as they allowed a known rapist to interact with the general public, which led to the death of an innocent girl. For anyone to brush it off because "there are worse things happening" is not only unrealistic, but detrimental to society. We won't get anywhere by constantly saying "worse things are happening, so don't worry about this horrible thing."Also, apologizing isn't a bad thing. Even if they don't make an effort to do anything other than catch the guy, acknowledging their mistakes and showing the general public that they truly care and understand they made a mistake and will not let anything as horrible as this happen again is a good thing. It shows the government cares when something traumatic happens.I'm not done.The main definition for miscarriage of justice is when someone is wrongfully accused and sentenced for a crime. This is also disputed by my first couple paragraphs - sentencing someone to jail or prison who is innocent is a horrible thing, and can seriously mess that person up, possibly for life. Acknowledging a mistake and finding any way they can to repay or console the victim is important, and shows that the government/judicial system isn't going to just lock whoever up and not care if they got the wrong guy. And once again, just because worse things are happening in the world or even in the country, doesn't mean "little" things that affect individual communities aren't important.Thanks, hopefully this was a good start to get the ball rolling![1] http://www.news1130.com...
Do dams have a positive or negative effect on our environment

The economic factors of dams are irrelevant. How much dams cost has nothing to do with how bad of an impact it has on the environment. Since my opponent has failed to give any relevant arguments, I will go right on ahead with my contentions. Contention #1 (and probably my only contention as well): "In some instances, dams provide enhanced environmental protection, such as the retention of hazardous materials and detrimental sedimentation." https://www.fema.gov... Without dams, some hazardous waste that goes down the river gets stopped up at the dam, which is beneficial for the plant life around the river.
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

Speaking of fondue, your raps are cheesy,You best reprief before you get seized easySimply grab you by your collar and hold you by your sleevesAnd hit you with swift spit hits leaving you weak kneesI speak these, ill rhymes on my free time,I just bust out the grind at the drop of a dimeLethal, they're legally binded, registered their designIf this were audio, by now you'd be trying to findSkip, stop, eject, or even rewindAnything to release you from these torturing linesWhat's worse, they're the truth -- you'd think they're divineLike I traveled through your connection and climbed into your mindYou're probably scared now, thinking this is a signGetting up from your chair so you can look behindUnder your desk, the closet, you'll never find it, so stop tryinBefore I show you horrors that will make you wish you were born blindBundy is funny, he's not a G, he's got a son and two slutsHurting from pay cuts, thinning hair and a weighed gutIn a way, I may be an insane nutBut, that means you best step up before you get cut
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

I'm on network tv, cuz I'm more famous. What youre thinking is brainless, my style's contagious. Youre sayin the same s***, im courageous, You beatin me is awfully outrageous You put alot of people in a hearse, but ill give you the Bundy curse. Your minds perverse, you lack the skills to dispurse. Youll be laying six feet deep under the earth. Bundy is a fighter, bundy is brighter, bundy's style is tighter I shine so hard that you need a sun visor. I drink Budweiser, rule the mic like the kaiser. No Ma'am is the crew, Coors is the brew. Cook the mic like fondue. Your claims are untrue, You should of withdrew. But from out of the blew, you should of died in Season Two. Bundy is a athlete runnin s*** like a track meet. Bundy got a wrap sheet, Bundy's from the backstreets. Dexter is a loner, murder gives him a boner. Through Dexter's adolesence he was faced wit rejection. He couldnt get an erection so he started the injections. My rhymes are a projection of Men and his reflection. I bow down to no one, call me shogun, pass me a cold one. Go to sleep Dexter, you at the bottom of the totem.
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

Silly Tv wannabe, actually, your name Bundy Is better known for a serial killer just like me Dexter is known for having a son, B And Rita was much hotter than your bimbo Peggy Icon? Please--they have posters of me on Madison St. Looking down with a sick smirk creasing my cheeks Purging the weak, hang out where more antelopes meet I can see your ungulate eye shifty, looking at me from the side Looking scrumptious, begging me to take you for a ride Remove your carpals and tarsals, until there's glaze in your eyes Remove each tooth laboriously until I see your soul divide And you don't even register the rest of your demise This was a silly venture -- this you have to realize A shoe salesman versus a killer is like feeding pythons mice So, I think it's really cute that you said -- what was it? "kinda like" Because you simply can't deny that it frightens you at night That any moment, a real snake will come out for a bite And devour your fragile body whole before you try to fight Well, that's what's happening now, king cobra's here tonight Making you regret every stupid word you were ignorant enough to write
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

Bundy's name rings bells throughout the vicinity. Dexter is only known for virginity, simplicity. I'm an American Icon. And when my mic's on, you fall like Saigon. I strike kinda like a phython. My exploits are life long. The fourth quarter touchdown, The game winning basket. You never experienced this, you were always gettin ya a** kicked. and I find that tragic. Bundy is a veteran, All-American. Severin heads like thug Mexican I'll inject you wit ya own medicine, And make ya veins pop, ya lyrics make my brain rot...just stop. You think you live? You could never survive... a night on the town wit Bundy. slippin money in strippers undies. Multiple bar fights, leaving fools noses bloody. You would tremble in fear, I only drink American beer! I steer clear of all queers, and Bundy never sheds tears! Miami is the minor leagues, this is El Dorado. Ill bust open ya head like avocado from Miami to Chicago Run you over with the Dodge after this lyrical barrage. Your dopeness is a mirage, my life is one huge montage! Your life is in shambles, you can't get a date. Your sister is the only one who wants to fellate, this stupid dumb ape Look at all the brews that I allocate, pour down my throat and then cop another crate. Can you relate? i say not, you marry ex crack*****s, the quality of my women is Baywatch. I'm the G.O.A.T, the greatest player and coach. So lets give a toast for this sucker that I'm about to roast. You tried you're most, but this verbal heroin is just too high of a dose Al Bundy, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas. In that order I'm the finest, man call me your heinous. Ive been in commercials, Bundy went to hell and ran the devil in circles. You work for a woman, they have no place like Merkel. You follow a code, I only follow X's and O's Bundy doesnt follow rules, he only goes for the gold. Who could eat three steaks in one sitting? I mock fat women who lie that these shoes will be a perfect fitting! Anti-feminist, anti non-alcoholic beverages, and when it comes to family you know I'm pro severage. When it comes to fat women you know that I'm prejudiced. And when I step in this I turn the ladies heads like the exorcist. Pro-prostitution, pro child abusin, You live in seclusion, your life goals are an illusion!
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

Silly Bundy btch, I hope your vestments deflect these scathing sentences, Because I have a dark passenger to slay murderous peasants on cypher vents I hope you've been on the couch sippin Bud since, so you're numb to this But, you'll still feel nervous when I inject you with my verses intravenous I'm seriously the meanest, you have no idea, I'm simply a genius My methodology is the cleanest to defeat you weak emcees Smoke trees and breath easy, then speak seething syllables, 20 cc's Speak into your eyes like Avatar, "you see me," immediate accountability And with my gifted lingual ability, draw the truth out of your weak proclivities With images around you that detail the worst of your evil deeds And you'll likely cry for God to save you, but there will be no one there to heed I'll challenge you to pray, then immediately intercede, like releasing seed As I watch you bleed, lyrically rampaged, I might as well format a red page Like, no contest -- nolo contendre -- you're a weak sack of failure and double-entendre I originate in the head of Lindsay, a decent scribe, I'd say, respectable latter-day And by the way, to speak realistically, you're from network Tv Son, I'm from Showtime, pay channels -- sometimes, you'll see tittees It's like a movie every week, some people plan dates around me So, please, you can't see me, I'm a beast, a demon from Miami beach That'll release the rage of my mother's murder all over your nappy fleece
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

I choose Bundy. Lets begin! You know I'm representin' The Polk High legend. Preachin every day, the Bundy way, like a reverand. I'm flexin, about to teach you a f****n lesson. About dope rhyming and to honor my prescence. You don't care about women, so I'm not second guessin, that your child was born like the immaculate conception. You think you're a killer? Lyrically I'm like Freddy, chop you up into confetti, spaghetti, you know i'm deadly. With the machete, I cause havoc like Jason. My flow's adjacent to the hell that I be raisin. Marriage is the only hard time that I'm facin' Oh, and the temptations from big breasted caucasians. But what the f**k you know about straight penetration? Desert dick mothaf****, dry like the Arabian! I think you use needles to knock out men cause you be rapin them God's forsaken him. I'm bout to take it up another notch. You go no badge and still work for the cops. I hope you rot, and your loser a** parents prolly got murdered for some pot I bring the omen, f**k a p***y kill room, I'm Conan. Desimate you like cartheginians by the Romans. I'm rippin cartiledge, causin carnage like Spartacus, because I'm heartless. Four touchdowns in one game, you know the name and I live for the fame, Used to have mad hoes in high school before I tamed. I'd put you to shame with how many b*****s I entertained. Youre a lame, a social outcast, a dude that got gassed By a crazy woman and almost got caught up in her warpath. Bundy ain't like that, Bundy spits straight crack. Bundy hates fat women, bundy's a straight mack I drink a brew and read biggums, while starin at fake racks. Sit back and relax and ponder how much i want the single life back! I'm a true American, the fusion of the glory and failures of all men. Dexter is a strange gay dude obsessed with coffins, And probably jerks off to Dr. Kevorkian. I think I know why that you're so strange, have no friends and crazy, You grew up being raised by John Wayne Gacy. He used to tell you to swallow his babies when he shot you wit his man-gravy. I'm brutally honest when I drop this, I feed on peoples misery. Dexter is impotent mentally and physically. Start thinkin realistically, study me like ancient history. Watch these metaphors and similies come together like a symphony You could never be in No Ma'am, you lack the credentials. No women, no virgins, no f*****s, and no mentals!
Rap Battle. (TV Characters)

This will be a four round rap battle with the first being the acceptance round. Challenger picks first, I will take one of the remaining characters. The characters are as follows: Al Bundy (Married With Children) Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm) Dexter Morgan (Dexter) Kenny Powers (Eastbound and Down) We will write rhymes as if we were the character we chose. Each rap should be at least 20 lines although there is no limit. That's basically it and good luck to the challenger.