Here's the story:
www.today.com/moms/mets-player-criticiz ... 2D79480866
What a pack of assholes. What business is it of theirs if this guy takes a few weeks off to be with his newborn child?
Player Criticized for taking Paternity Leave
Player Criticized for taking Paternity Leave
"Futility is the defining characteristic of life. Pain is proof of existence" - Thomas Covenant
I don't think I can put it better than that.
Well done.
Well done.
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." - PJ O'Rourke
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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"Men and women range themselves into three classes or orders of intelligence; you can tell the lowest class by their habit of always talking about persons; the next by the fact that their habit is always to converse about things; the highest by their preference for the discussion of ideas." - Charles Stewart
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." - James Madison
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Hashi Lebwohl
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Some people put family before career; there is nothing wrong about that decision and he should not be criticized for it.
I notice, though, that it seemed to be the talk show talking heads who criticized him the most--they are probably just jealous that they aren't fit enough to actually be playing professional sports. They are also of the opinion that sports is the most important thing ever when, in reality, it is just a job. Okay, it may not be like every other job but it is still just a job.
That one guy, Eliason, took the cake, though--he would rather carve his wife up like a piece of meat via unnecessary c-section than miss opening day.
I notice, though, that it seemed to be the talk show talking heads who criticized him the most--they are probably just jealous that they aren't fit enough to actually be playing professional sports. They are also of the opinion that sports is the most important thing ever when, in reality, it is just a job. Okay, it may not be like every other job but it is still just a job.
That one guy, Eliason, took the cake, though--he would rather carve his wife up like a piece of meat via unnecessary c-section than miss opening day.
The Tank is gone and now so am I.
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DoctorGamgee
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I don't get why they are so upset. Instead of hot-dogging it and slicing her up so he could be available on opening day, he made the choice to be there to support her. This is a man you want on your team: one who doesn't swing for the bleachers when a bunt is needed. One who assesses a situation and does what is needed.
Thank you for lowering the bar on Stupidity, commentators.
Thank you for lowering the bar on Stupidity, commentators.
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