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Published: Sun, Aug. 05, 2007 12:00AM
Modified Sun, Aug. 05, 2007 04:35AM
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closeCanes' inaction over Staal's arrest is sad
So no disciplinary action will be taken by the Carolina Hurricanes in regards to Eric Staal's arrest for disorderly conduct?
That's a great message the Hurricanes are sending to the young people in this community -- if you are popular, young, rich and athletically talented, and you act like a jerk and get arrested, the team you are the public face for doesn't think it matters.
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It is obvious that the attitudes of the NBA, NFL and other sporting organizations have carried over to the NHL: "You are better than everyone else because you are a professional athlete. Go on out there, have a good time, drink, party, get arrested, no problem! We'll look the other way!"
Pathetic. I would have expected better from the management of a Stanley Cup-winning team. I'll think twice before going to a Hurricanes game this season.
K.D. Wade
Raleigh
Tour stories keep him coming back
Thank you for covering the Tour de France the way you did.
I know it was a tough sell this year, but it had some interesting stories. I look forward to reading them next year.
Meanwhile, NASCAR will keep my nose in the sports section.
James Lamb
Garner
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