Comments on: Newtown children to sing at the Super Bowl

By: vtopa

vtopa — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:54:19 +0000

Jan 30, 2013 10:37 PM
Judging from the number of Thumbs Down on positive posts about this effort, it seems we have some gun nuts on the board. Notice I chose the term gun nuts rather than gun advocates. That’s because even a gun advocate would applaud this effort of the NFL to show some respect for the innocent lives lost in Newtown. Gun NUTS on the other hand do things like heckle a father of one of the lost children at hearings this past week or click thumbs down when people post that this is a great idea on the part of the NFL on a PFT web site.

So, for the record, I LOVE THIS IDEA. THANK YOU NFL AND PFT. AND R.I.P. THE NEWTOWN 26.

Thumbs down if you dare!

By: bluebongzilla

bluebongzilla — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:34:29 +0000

Hey RedRuffensor because prohibition of anything works so well, right?

Why do you want to disarm good people and leave them at the mercy of criminals?

By: nab0404

nab0404 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:03:43 +0000

I am more amazed at all of the people who are questioning “why all the thumbs down?”

It has nothing to do with pro-guns vs. anti-guns, and everything to do with this for me:

Is this something you really want to watch on Super Bowl Sunday? The Super Bowl is about entertainment – it’s not about bringing up horrible memories. Are some of you entertained by tragedies? It’s great to show support to the victims and survivors, but why does the NFL feel like they have to do this? As others suggested, I think giving them tickets to the game would have been a great gesture – trotting them out to sing in front of everybody in the world is incredibly overwhelming.

I am glad that I will not be watching that moment as I will be on the road until about halftime. If I were to see that, I would be incredibly saddened and it would make it very difficult to enjoy the game.

Also, as others have mentioned, why stop at this tragedy? What about those in the Colorado movie theatre? Hurricane victims? etc. etc. etc. Wanting to not see this does not make us insensitive – it is actually that we are very sensitive that makes a lot of us NOT want to be reminded of these acts during a football game!

By: raidersmojo

raidersmojo — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:35:18 +0000

Few things.

1st: Gun control does not work, because criminals do not follow gun laws. If gun control worked how come cities with tough gun laws (Chicago and D.C.) have the highest crime rates?

2nd: NFL is exploiting the children just like Obama. I don’t know how people can’t see this. Its set to appeal to emotions and some of you suckers are falling for it. This is a ratings and publicitiy stunt. Makes me sick. I’ll make sure to turn the channel when they put the kids on. Lets just bring this up to them again and make them keep reliving it…Great idea…

3rd: Its funny how you cry about thumbs down if someone doesn’t agree and they are instantly a “right-wing gun nut” or whatever else liberals cry about. It can’t be because they feel the NFL is exploiting the kids or they feel that gun control shouldn’t be involved in the superbowl, its because they are crazy gun toting, bible reading, republicans!

4th: Banning guns hasn’t prevented violence in countries like China, where they have school stabbings multiple times per year (last attack 26 were injured. Before that some were killed in an attack) or in places like the U.K where they have the highest amount of violent crime per 1000 people. “Banning” guns is a simple solution for a complex problem. If you really believe that is going to fix anything then I have a bridge I can sell you for cheap.

5th: Just like in China, America has a problem with mental health issues. Identifying problems and treating those with mental health issues. How come barely anyone is talking about this and is just on the “ban assault weapons” bandwagon.

6th: “No one needs those guns.” Ask the Koreans what they used during the L.A. riots to keep looters at bay and protect their families and businesses. It was AR-15s. During an economic collapse or natural disaster what are you going to use to protect your family and supplies from looters?

Lastly, no one looks at crimes prevented by guns, the mass shootings thwarted by people with CCWs (Oregon mall shooting), Women who protect their children from intruders (Woman in Georgia), etc. Media has turned it into “all guns are bad” while ignoring the instances were guns are used to prevent or stop violence.

Pathetic.

By: jerseyraider

jerseyraider — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:19:03 +0000

Wow… I guess the board didn’t like my comment, so they took it down. It wasn’t inflammatory, although it did single out the network which is the operator of this board as one of the worst perpetrators of media misinformation. This is just another example. Long live the truth!

By: lovefootball4life

lovefootball4life — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:30:50 +0000

Lets see if we can find out who’s the anonymous donor. That would be interesting.

Good move for the NFL. Let’s hope its not political and followed up by a political commercial about gun control. Then I’ll be greatly disappointed. Keep it about supporting the community.

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:18:58 +0000

If you thumbs down comments of support and real emotions about these kids you seriously need to look at yourself in the mirror. This isn’t about gun control, or democrat vs republicans this is about how special of a moment this is for these kids that survived this tragedy. Hopefully this gives these kids closure and a good exciting experience. You guys are cynical, self-centered pricks and you’re more a part of the problem with this world than the solution. Now thumb down this and go back to your hollow, hateful life.

By: azarkhan

azarkhan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:10:45 +0000

Excuse me while I throw up.

By: rainonyrparade

rainonyrparade — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:02:33 +0000

The kids were invited. If they didn’t want to go, no one is forcing them. Get over yourself. Don’t want to watch and be reminded that 30,000 Americans are killed by guns EVERY year? Don’t turn on the TV. No one is making you watch. You can hide from the truth as long as you want. Doesn’t mean all the rest of us are obligated to.

By: Nic

Nic — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:57:20 +0000

People complaining about the thumbs down need to can it. Your comments are getting so much disapproval because anyone should be able to see these kids are being exploited by the NFL. What do you think these kids are going to think about on the plane ride down, the rehearsals leading up to the performance and all the way home? You would have to be so thick skulled to think that these kids are just psyched about singing at the superbowl. Their life is already changed forever, let them at least salvage one chance of having a normal childhood.

By: steelers4385

steelers4385 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:53:05 +0000

Stupid. I am not heartless either. I feel nothing but pain and sympathy for those kids. But this is football. And America. There are a ridiculous amount of horrible things happening to kids everyday. It is the world we live in. Its not getting better any time soon. See it…learn it…accept it.

By: lordgrantham

lordgrantham — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:24:34 +0000

The NFL should be ashamed of themselves. There are so many thumbs down because the network is exploiting the children for ratings and the gun-control agenda. Is it the NFL’s turn to help carry the White House’s water?

I am relieved that so many people posting here have seen right through this.

I don’t have to watch the Super Bowl this year and I certainly don’t have to support the advertisers. Principles are more important.

By: knucklebucket

knucklebucket — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:22:02 +0000

If the NFL really cared about doing something for these kids and their families, they would have given them all trips to the game to enjoy themselves, not put these kids on a stage for exploitation. Its sad.

By: football2011

football2011 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:21:35 +0000

Sick commercial exploitation of children goodell. Anything for a buck or to core political points.

By: bigbluefan1

bigbluefan1 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:15:22 +0000

These kids teachers and families were all invited to the week 17 Giants game.
Along with members of the wounded warriors group they got to meet both teams and circled the turf during the national anthem.

It was a very touching moment for the players and the fans.

Also at half time one of the warriors was awarded his purple heart.

It was done with taste class and respect.

I hope that it can be done the same way in NOLA

By: blackfootkiller

blackfootkiller — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:04:06 +0000

So the NFL decides to wade into politics, decides to exploit these children for their own gain like the politicians in Washington who are pushing an agenda…And some people can’t understand the negativity towards this?
Really?

By: toallpitzberghaters

toallpitzberghaters — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:03:16 +0000

Good thing the kids will not be doing the national anthem. Would hate to disrespect them and all they’ve been thru with the good ol’ Baltimore O!!!! during the song. I already gave myself a thumbs down, don’t worry.

By: skinsgal4life

skinsgal4life — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:13:03 +0000

If the parents of these children support this, why do the rest of you care? It’s pretty obvious to me that the gun culture in the nation has gone too far, and there is no real solution.

By: lionbloodwinning

lionbloodwinning — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:57:33 +0000

is it possible that people today are the dumbest ever…or is it just the internet that makes it seem that way?

By: captaincanoe

captaincanoe — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:56:02 +0000

Will there be a simultaneous fly over by a squadron of F-21 Hell Cats? I vote creepy.

By: pabrownsfan

pabrownsfan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:44:43 +0000

This sickens me. it is nothing more than a political move by the liberal gun grabbers. I am a father and a grandfather and would not want the ones i loved to be used this way!

By: jetfanfolife

jetfanfolife — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:30:43 +0000

I know why so many thumbs down…

…All Patriot fans…jk

This is the first exciting thing some of these kids had in a while. If some of you are opposed of this that’s OK, but at least think about that and not the political side of it.

Who would say ‘no’ to this opportunity?

To thie idiot who thinks handguns should be taken away…why don’t you move to China or N Korea and see what a country becomes when the people aren’t armed

By: patssteelersorgiants

patssteelersorgiants — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:26:48 +0000

What about honoring those who died right in the dome where the game is being played!?

By: gbearc

gbearc — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:03:26 +0000

This is just disgusting. Hey, let’s exploit these kids and this tragedy for the purposes of ratings and cause pushing. Great idea! It’s really grotesque. Hey, so you lost 20 of your friends to a deranged madman…now you’re going to the SuperBowl! Reducing the tragedy to a stunt at a stupid football game. Plus, there’s the politicizing(which is unavoidable) and rank hypocrisy. I wonder how the classmates of the 25 kids murdered in just the first 6 months of last year in Chicago public schools feel about the NFL singling out their tragedy as being SuperBowl worthy. I guess kids from Chicago don’t count.

By: troysmithsghost

troysmithsghost — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:31 +0000

Hopefully they can keep Terrell Suggs from standing over them and pouring bleach on them, like he tried to do to his own GF and child. Stay classy, Ravens!

By: drgreenstreak

drgreenstreak — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:53:04 +0000

Wow! Politics? Really? That’s all you selfish, thumbs-down “fans” can think of?

Damn those kids for getting shot. Damn these kids for taking the trip of their young lives to sing an American patriotic song at the Superbowl. Damn them!

Politics.

No.

Kids singing a song of moving forward. Survival and hope for the future. Has nothing to do with your petty and selfish political preference. You are disgusting.

By: finfanuk

finfanuk — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:16:03 +0000

Those of you who who elected thumbs down, need to review their whole outlook on life and what sort of person they are. Stop the cynical nonsense. This is not political, this is out of respect by the NFL to allow the children who went through sheer hell, to show the world that America is resilient and to pay respect in the most beautiful way. Yes im British but i have an affinity with NFL fans and America as a whole, having made numerous trips but come on guys, some of your comments are embarassing and shameful. One of the children who was shot and killed, came from my county in the UK, who went to America for a better life!
Someone said they will be forgotten and move onto the next flavour…thats incredulous!
Bottom line…the children wouldnt do this, if they didnt want to. Personally, i cannot wait to see these children sing but America…do those that died a favour and at least agree to reassess your gun laws. This cannot happen again!

By: packmaneffsanfran

packmaneffsanfran — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:13:18 +0000

Was all a hoax to strengthen gun control arguments…go Kaepernick!!!!

By: audient

audient — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:12:57 +0000

This is bizarre, and I don’t know what to make of it except that it seems misplaced. And I must not be the only one, judging by all the thumbs down.

By: sportsnut101

sportsnut101 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:01:59 +0000

All the people who put thumbs down remember karma will come ur way soon enough