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Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Roll Tide Ravens 
on 1/15/21 at 11:42 am
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 at 11:43 am
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Janky 
on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide RavensI like Barkley, but he has the IQ of a pair of gym shorts.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Ed Osteen 
on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravenscompletely misread that
This post was edited on 1/15 at 11:57 am
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by jlovel7 on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:44 am to Roll Tide RavensCharles is normally really grounded compared to his peers but this is not a great take.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Tshiz 
on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide RavensMaybe they make less then, bc majority of the population DGAF abt nba stars
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by BRIllini07 
on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:45 am to Roll Tide RavensI 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.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Roll Tide Ravens on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Ed Osteen
on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Ed Osteenquote:
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?
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by dewster on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:46 am to Roll Tide Ravensquote:
Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.
frick that.
This post was edited on 1/15 at 11:47 am
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by CatfishJohn on 1/15/21 at 11:47 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:47 am to Roll Tide RavensOne 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 at 11:50 am
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by saturday on 1/15/21 at 11:48 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:48 am to Roll Tide Ravensquote:
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?
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by CatfishJohn on 1/15/21 at 11:49 am to saturday
on 1/15/21 at 11:49 am to saturdayquote:
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
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Y.A. Tittle on 1/15/21 at 11:50 am to CatfishJohn
on 1/15/21 at 11:50 am to CatfishJohnquote:
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.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Pettifogger 
on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Y.A. Tittle
on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Y.A. TittleIt'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
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Bigfishchoupique on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:56 am to Roll Tide Ravensquote:.
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 at 11:57 am
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Ed Osteen on 1/15/21 at 11:57 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:57 am to Roll Tide Ravensnope, I misread that first line
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by hottub 
on 1/15/21 at 11:58 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:58 am to Roll Tide RavensMost high earners will pay more in taxes over a lifetime than the average pro athlete.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by CrossFitTiger2001 on 1/15/21 at 11:59 am to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 11:59 am to Roll Tide RavensThey 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.
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by kywildcatfanone 
on 1/15/21 at 12:02 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 12:02 pm to Roll Tide RavensWait, preferential treatment based on income?
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Picayuner 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 ?
re: Charles Barkley argues that pro athletes should be at front of line for COVID vaccine.Posted by Buzzed on 1/15/21 at 12:06 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
on 1/15/21 at 12:06 pm to Roll Tide RavensLet em do it. Easy way to kill off BLM bull shite.
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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