The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 for his remarks to the referees during a game against the Spurs. Bryant’s comments were apparently derogatory towards homosexuals. The League and many gay rights groups reacted immediately when Bryant lost his composure and made these out-of-character comments. Bryant has now apologized twice before the media. Still, there is great controversy over Bryant’s actions and over the way the NBA reacted. Many people, especially Lakers fans, believe that the fine is ridiculous and unfair. I personally don’t really care about the fine itself. I am more surprised by the fact that such a high profile player and celebrity, like Bryant, would be foolish and careless enough to make this mistake. Really, Kobe? You have spent over a decade dealing with the media and limelight. How can you still make blunders like this one? You should know that the media finds out about everything you do. Unbelievable!
What is frustrating about this whole ordeal is that if someone says the ‘N’ word in front of Kobe there will be no question as to why he should sue. Furthermore, it is frustrating that although the ‘Bill of Rights’ guarantees the freedom of speech one still has to endure the consequences for what one says. Political correctness is slowly making society more racist because the more a word becomes taboo the more strength it receives. If everyone makes such words common place, then there will be no problem and things like this will bounce off a person without causing negative emotions.
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