NFL policy on domestic violence updated

[MrBill]

The NFL is trying to save face over Ray Rice getting 2 games for knocking out his fiance-

[Aso]

Lifetime ban will definitely silence the critics.

[ralaw]

I wonder what it will be for owners.

[BigBucs]

Good and bad. Good for those who go war machine on their wives and girlfriends, bad for those who may push their girl away just to get her crazy ass off of them.

[Aso]

As for the lifetime ban, not really a lifetime ban. You can apply for reinstatement after 1 year. Good policy though.

[Guest]

I wonder what it will be for owners.

The policy covers ALL NFL personnel. Players, coaches, owners, all are accountable to this.

[KINGOFOOTBALL]

Lol oh lord this guy is desperate for female audiences. How will they handle a situation like say Michael Sam hitting his BOYfriend ? What about a random fight amongst brothers ? Or a fight at a club ?Is just the cops showing up enough or do charges have to be pressed ?
You could have played it by ear before or something a bit more realistic , but "lifetime" has a certain expectation and there may be guys who will have a career ruined or be victims of blackmail from crazy broads crying wolf.

[dave]

Lol oh lord this guy is desperate for female audiences. How will they handle a situation like say Michael Sam hitting his BOYfriend ? What about a random fight amongst brothers ? Or a fight at a club ?Is just the cops showing up enough or do charges have to be pressed ?
You could have played it by ear before or something a bit more realistic , but "lifetime" has a certain expectation and there may be guys who will have a career ruined or be victims of blackmail from crazy broads crying wolf.

Domestic violence should not be restricted to straight sex relationships ... I'm sure Goodell gets that. And clearly Sam's partner is the wife anyway. Sam gets 6 games, then the death sentence.

[the Brain]

Blanket punishment for any crime is never a good policy. There are always extenuating circumstances that makes a particular action either more heinous or understandable. Domestic violence particularly is a "he said/she said" accusation that is almost never acted out in front of neutral eyes.

This is what's wrong with the NFL's conduct policy. The act is not what matters, it is the public reaction. Punishment dictated by a mob mentality is not justice.

[Senser81]

Blanket punishment for any crime is never a good policy.

True. I like it when crimes either go unpunished or are punished in an inconsistent manner. In fact, that is one reason why I still log on to VSN.

[EmpireWF]

Blanket punishment for any crime is never a good policy. There are always extenuating circumstances that makes a particular action either more heinous or understandable. Domestic violence particularly is a "he said/she said" accusation that is almost never acted out in front of neutral eyes.

This is what's wrong with the NFL's conduct policy. The act is not what matters, it is the public reaction. Punishment dictated by a mob mentality is not justice.

Domestic violence understandable? Unless the woman has a knife or gun in her hand, how is it understandable?

[MrBill]

I think this new policy is more about having something that gives the appearance of an iron fist stance on the topic of domestic violence in advance of the league's desire to sell pink jerseys (and give only 5% of the profit to charity) next month than actually caring about the prevention of domestic violence in the league.

[Senser81]

Heaven forbid folks ask for facts to be released before calking for a persons head

[Senser81]

In lieu of recent events, I think the policy needs some additional updating.

[the Brain]

Domestic violence understandable? Unless the woman has a knife or gun in her hand, how is it understandable?

Yes, that is understandable. The NFL's policy says if you get tagged w/it, even if she has a weapon, even if it is your gay teammate you're sleeping w/, you get an automatic penalty. That's wrong. it doesn't provide for extenuating circumstances.

I'm part of a support group now for people dealing w/loved ones who have personality disorders. You should see some of the stories of husbands dealing w/violent spouses & the lack of concern from the authorities, family, neighbors & friends. We've got to stop thinking of domestic violence as only male attacking female.