The lobotomy of Cam Newton by ESPN and the NFL

Once again the NFL and ESPN stand shoulder to shoulder in their criticism 

of Cam Newton.  This is not the first time, nor will it be the last, unless he

'learns' how to behave.

And the reason?  Newton had the audacity to be himself and make what

most people would have said was an innocent remark.

  

But, no matter what Newton said, it is ESPN and the NFL that determines 

what is allowable speech and appropriate or what should be universally

condemned.

Newton had run afoul of the network and the league before when he was 

chastised for being too candid and not answering questions after hurtful

loses. 

This young man's individuality is once again being crushed over a harmless

statement without malice by NFL and ESPN litmus tests as he comes under

fire by sports reporters, former players and executives.

After the harsh criticism Newton apologized for his 'offense' with a video

statement which was more grovelling than an apology, and probably written

by the league.

Newton even lost a lucrative endorsement deal for his 'sexist' remarks

If you are not aware of his blatant attack on all of womanhood, here it is.

When asked by a female journalist a question about play after a game,

Newton answered, "I find it funny to hear a female talk about routes"

That was it!!!!  Apparently, finding a question amusing is a personal affront.

Today, we must factor in how whatever we say is received, no matter the

innocence or the intent.  

'We' must adhere to a speech code that has been approved by whatever 

groups deems itself the arbiter of what is allowable! And this includes

referring to a woman as a  'female'!!!!

It is a shame but not a surprise. 

It is the person, network and league that are offended which need to see 

THEY have the problem not Cam Newton.

One thing neither the NFL or ESPN will never to do is take the pulse of the

American people, they already know what the results will be!.  All their polling

is confined to the bubble these lemmings reside in, not an independent thinker 

among them.

The universal criticism towards Newton is no different than their support towards

'taking a knee' during the national anthem.

The NFL and ESPN are once again on the wrong side of public sentiment!!!

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