Should an athletic event be cancelled when faced with a death, albeit an accidental one?

Should an athletic event be cancelled when faced with a death, albeit an accidental one?

Yes, to pay respects to the family and the athlete who passed away.
 0%

No, the athlete would have wanted the event to continue.
 67%

Perhaps if the circumstances surrounding the accident were preventable. It would be irresponsible for the organizers to proceed.
 33%


Is hunting animals for sport morally acceptable?

Is hunting animals for sport morally acceptable?

Yes, we've been doing it for generations. It's part of our national culture, it's a multi-million dollar industry, and it generates millions for parks, forrests, and other outdoor regions that would otherwise get little or no funding from the government.
 37%

Hunting is moral if you eat the meat; killing an animal for
 51%

Killing an animal for any reason other than self-defense is unacceptable.
 3%

Killing an animal for any reason is murder.
 8%


Tiger Woods in Sex Rehab in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Will it Help Him?

Tiger Woods in Sex Rehab in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Will it Help Him?

Yes
 6%

No
 88%

Other
 6%


Do you feel that Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated cover for the Winter Olympics issue objectifies her and diminishes her image as a credible athlete?

Do you feel that Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated cover for the Winter Olympics issue objectifies her and diminishes her image as a credible athlete?

Yes, the pose is too provocative and though she has the skills, it didn't hurt that she was blond and beautiful.
 25%

Yes definitely, Sports Illustrated is not known for their progressive portrayal of strong female athletes—the mag is still for a predominantly male audience.
 13%

No, people who complain about the setting have probably forgotten that she's a skier and that is exactly what they do with their bodies.
 25%

I don't think so. People take photographs too seriously.
 38%


Should athletes be kicked off their sports teams if they break the law?

Should athletes be kicked off their sports teams if they break the law?

Yes
 14%

No
 14%

Maybe. Case-to-case basis.
 71%


What was your reaction to Tiger Woods' public apology to his family, friends and fans?

What was your reaction to Tiger Woods' public apology to his family, friends and fans?

Sympathy. To see a such a great man humbled by his own weakness was heartbreaking..
 30%

Disdain. Yet another celebrity pleading for mercy for wrongdoing that he is entirely responsible. And more importantly, why do we care so much?
 60%

Indifference. It's part and parcel of a patriarchal society.
 10%


Do you feel that celebrities (the wealthy, athletes, film and tv stars, musicians, politicians) get preferential treatment in terms of the penal system?

Do you feel that celebrities (the wealthy, athletes, film and tv stars, musicians, politicians) get preferential treatment in terms of the penal system?

Yes, being a celebrity is as a get-out-of-jail-free card.
 100%

No, their trials are just publicized so it becomes difficult to put into the context of the whole penal system.
 0%

I don't know.
 0%


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