Some athletes get hammered for statements, some don't

[eagle7-31]

DeSean Jackson and Rock Bottom for the NFL

As a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, until Sunday, I had a grudging admiration of DeSean Jackson, especially his walk off punt return touchdown punctuating 2010's Miracle at the New Meadowlands against the Giants. As a speedy wideout and punt return...

www.americanthinker.com

I'm a Eagles fan and I believe DeSean Jackson should get hammered for this. Look at other examples in this op/ed piece and you will selective outrage.

 

[blackhawk]

DeSean Jackson and Rock Bottom for the NFL

As a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, until Sunday, I had a grudging admiration of DeSean Jackson, especially his walk off punt return touchdown punctuating 2010's Miracle at the New Meadowlands against the Giants. As a speedy wideout and punt return...

www.americanthinker.com

I'm a Eagles fan and I believe DeSean Jackson should get hammered for this. Look at other examples in this op/ed piece and you will selective outrage.

They have fined him but let's be real honest if a white player had something like this about Muslims he would be fined and suspended possibily for the entire season.
Eagles punish DeSean Jackson for anti-Semitism comments, remains on roster

 

[Eric Arthur Blair]

A slap on the wrist doesn't hurt too much.

 

[Agit8r]

He's old. People back then didn't know better


it's a joke, people.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

He has the magic skin color.

People lucky enough to be born with magic skin cannot be held responsible for anything they say.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

This is where we're at today, some can say and do whatever thy like with little or no penalty. Some will have their careers destroyed for the same kind of actions or words.