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Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:42 am
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:42 am
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"We need 300 million shots, give a thousand to some NBA players ... NFL players, hockey players," Barkley said. "As much taxes as these players pay, they deserve some preferential treatment."
Kenny Smith followed up by questioning if that's fair when it could literally be a "life or death" situation for regular folk who don't have the same resources as pro athletes ... but Barkley doubled down.
"We can't go there," Smith clapped back. "I don't think you can go there."
quote:TMZ
Of course, both NBA and NFL commissioners Adam Silver and Roger Goodell have already shot down the idea of giving their players vaccines while essential workers and others wait in line.
Wasn't sure if the OT or MSB was the more appropriate board for this thread, so mods feel free to move to MSB if necessary.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:43 am
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Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I like Barkley, but he has the IQ of a pair of gym shorts.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
completely misread that
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:57 am
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Charles is normally really grounded compared to his peers but this is not a great take.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Maybe they make less then, bc majority of the population DGAF abt nba stars
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I wouldn’t mind them going earlier relative to their age bracket, based on their occupational demands (high travel/close contact inherent to the occupation and unavoidable). But they shouldn’t jump in ahead of the elderly.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Ed Osteen
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I mean, if we have 300 million shots, what does it matter if we give 1000 to professional athletes
Do we have 300 million doses in the U.S. available to be given right this moment?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.
frick that.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:47 am
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:47 am to Roll Tide Ravens
One could argue a halo effect for pro athletes.
Them being able to play their game leads to employment of thousands of people. If they have outbreaks, they cancel games (which is stupid).
ETA:
I am not arguing that. My opinion is let them all get COVID, they're world class athletes and will be fine. Just stop canceling/moving games.
Them being able to play their game leads to employment of thousands of people. If they have outbreaks, they cancel games (which is stupid).
ETA:
I am not arguing that. My opinion is let them all get COVID, they're world class athletes and will be fine. Just stop canceling/moving games.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:50 am
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:48 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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As much taxes as these players pay, they deserve some preferential treatment
So what about the large portion of the population that don't pay any taxes, should they even get a vaccine, Chuck?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:49 am to saturday
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So what about the large portion of the population that don't pay any taxes, should they even get a vaccine
must hold back true feelings
must hold back true feelings
must hold back true feelings
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:50 am to CatfishJohn
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One could argue a halo effect for pro athletes.
Them being able to play their game leads to employment of thousands of people.
This is the better articulation of the argument and likely what goofy Barkley was trying to get at. I don't necessarily have a problem with it. Everything is not zero sum as so many people seem to think.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Y.A. Tittle
It's a silly take but if you tried to convince me that we should vaccinate the people who entertain us so we can keep being entertained without interruption I wouldn't fight you too hard on it
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Roll Tide Ravens
quote:.
As much taxes as these players pay, they deserve some preferential treatment."
They are all overpaid. Professional athletes go in the same column as politicians. Frick them.
This post was edited on 1/15/21 at 11:57 am
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:57 am to Roll Tide Ravens
nope, I misread that first line
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:58 am to Roll Tide Ravens
Most high earners will pay more in taxes over a lifetime than the average pro athlete.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 11:59 am to Roll Tide Ravens
They should be last on the list to get any of the vaccines. Don’t know of any professional athletes currently that have died from the virus. If they want to get vaccinated, go to chynnna and don’t come back.
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:02 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Wait, preferential treatment based on income?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:02 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Why don't the NBA get it directly from their overlords in China ?
Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:06 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Let em do it. Easy way to kill off BLM bullshite.
Guess that retard hasn’t seen the nurses drop on camera from a standing position right after the vaccine.
Give that a-hole and all his friends a double dose.
Guess that retard hasn’t seen the nurses drop on camera from a standing position right after the vaccine.
Give that a-hole and all his friends a double dose.
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