06-05-2015, 09:20 AM
(06-04-2015, 11:40 PM)Millhouse Wrote: Crap didnt look here before posting in the klotsch thread on Jenner. Basically I said what a joke which is what most people agree with.
I also was listening to Cowherd on this, and he seemed genuinly pissed that Jenner got this award over Lauren Hill. He probably will get in trouble for a couple of things, but I agreed with him before even listening. She faced death and still fought on until the end inspiring anyone with half a heart. Jenner on the other hand becomes a woman, signs a big book deal, and getting a new t.v. show. Yeah, what a effing joke.
*for the record I am full supporter of gay, lesbian, etc. rights. But this decision was purely political correct it seems choosing a celebrity getting a sex change over a college athlete that inspired millions when facing death*
Why is it surprising when a big media company makes a decision motivated by politics and economics?
In the absence of Jenner let's say the award went to Hill. Then you can have people questioning them for trying to profit from a young woman's death, which they most certainly would be doing.
So, what I am getting is there is a contingent here who would rather see ESPN profiteer on a young female athlete's untimely death over profiteering on the gender politics of the day. Sorry, but not the bandwagon I want to jump on.
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