How about 'zero tolerance' of oppression?

Adam Silver   (Photo by Keith Allison)

Sure it’s great that the NBA is instituting a “zero tolerance” policy regarding the “abusive or hateful behavior” of fans.  But how about a zero tolerance policy regarding the murderous

behavior of dictatorships?

As the controversy rages on concerning strong NBA ties with China, lesser versions of abuse are being duly addressed.  Fans who shout “denigrating” comments about gender, race, etc. will be pulled from the stands.  But will lucrative contracts be pulled from the hands of those who ignore basic human rights?

Nevertheless, it’s an NBA step in the right direction.  And even the longest journey begins with a single step… 

Resources

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2859106-nba-will-have-zero-tolerance-for-abusive-or-hateful-behavior-from-fans 

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