> This is a pretty good example of a "false choice" argument. By all means,
> let's penalize high-sticking, elbowing, boarding and other ways that
players
> injure each others heads. But what that has to do with facemasks is
> something I'm unclear on. Why not educate the players *and* have them
wear
> the mask?
I agree ... because I even wrote that most arguments against the helmet are
rationalizations. And why I also said, I think the bigger issue is "sight
lines" - not that helmets promotes less responsibility. Maybe it does --
but that's a weak defense.
AW
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