Football Players and Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a significant issue in the football world. According to a report from the US Department of Justice in 2022, one in every three women has experienced physical acts of violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. The NFL, unfortunately, is no exception.  

There have been many football players throughout history who have been arrested for violent behavior against their spouses or girlfriends. In 2021 alone, several prominent players were arrested and charged with assault and battery related to domestic abuse incidents. Among them are ex-Cincinnati Bengals player Vontaze Burfict and New York Jets running back Chris Johnson, both of whom received jail time for their respective charges.  

Unfortunately, this pattern shows no sign of slowing down. During January 2022, NFL veteran LeSean McCoy was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Delicia Cordon. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.  

Domestic violence is not limited to physical assaults alone. Emotional abuse or manipulation can also be considered a form of domestic violence and can have grave consequences for the victim. In 2022, Dallas Cowboys player Ezekiel Elliott was suspended by the NFL after allegations surfaced that he had physically abused his former girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson. In addition to being suspended from playing football, Elliott was also fined $13 million and sentenced to six months of probation.  

These troubling cases make it clear that domestic violence is still a major problem in the NFL. As a result, the league has implemented new rules and regulations to try and prevent further incidents of this nature from occurring. This includes requiring players to attend education programs on topics such as anger management and respect for female partners. While these measures are helpful, they alone are not enough. It's up to all of us- coaches, administrators, teammates, and fans- to ensure that these cases become increasingly rare going forward.  

Only by working together can we create an environment where these kinds of crimes are no longer tolerated or accepted by football players or anyone else. No one should have to live in fear because of someone else’s anger or abuse towards them. 

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American Government Has a History of Lying to the American People

 The government has a long history of not being truthful with the American people. Unfortunately, this deception is still happening today and often goes unchecked due to lack of public awareness or apathy. To raise awareness about issues, one must be vigilant. Hitting the streets with protests is one way to make sure that issues are not falling by the wayside. 

In recent years, citizens have taken to the streets in protest of governmental lies and injustices. For example, after the death of George Floyd while in police custody, thousands of Americans around the country took part in demonstrations demanding justice for those from black and brown communities who were victims of racism or police brutality. Similarly, there have been numerous rallies across the United States for better gun control legislation following a series of mass shootings.

Here are other examples of recent lies told by government officials that were met with public protest:

1. The Dakota Access Pipeline - In 2016, the US Army Corps of Engineers granted Energy Transfer Partners permission to construct an oil pipeline under Lake Oahe in North Dakota without consulting local Native American tribes as required by law. This led to months of protests from members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their supporters who were concerned about potential environmental damage caused by the pipeline’s construction and operation. The protests eventually derailed the project.

2. Immigration Policy - In 2018, the Trump Administration instituted a “zero-tolerance” immigration policy that separated immigrant children from their families at the US-Mexico border. This policy quickly led to nationwide protests by those who saw it as inhumane and unnecessary. After weeks of public outcry, President Trump signed an executive order ending the practice.

3. Climate Change - Government officials have been slow to take real action on climate change, while continuing to push policies that favor corporate interests over environmental protection. This has led to numerous protests across the globe, including most recently in 2019 when millions of people around the world took part in a Global Climate Strike calling for drastic measures to be taken by governments and businesses in order to combat global warming.

The above examples illustrate just a few of the ways in which government has lied to the American people and how protests have been used as an effective way to make sure that these lies are not forgotten. Through continued vigilance, citizens can help ensure that their voices will be heard by their elected leaders and bring about real change.

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