The world of sports is really just
a microcosm of the real world. Just because a person is a sports star doesn't
necessarily mean they’re a nice person. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised
when one of them gets in trouble for some heinous crime. I mean, devoting your
whole life to a single thing seems to get you headed in a weird Biebermania
direction right from the start.
Speaking of weird Canadians and
weird Canadian sports, what is it with curling? When I was watching the winter Olympics,
I was totally surprised. Curlers don't have brooms anymore. I know sports have
to adopt new technologies to keep ahead but still. My favorite part of curling
was the traditional broom. I'm not sure I'm ready to accept skaters with
Swiffers.
Speaking of bad sweeping things. Or
sweeping bad things under the rug. News from Brazil is they're releasing a
convicted murderer so he can play soccer. I know, talk about misplaced
priorities.
Fernandes de Souza was sentenced to
22 years in prison last year for arranging the murder of his model girlfriend
so he wouldn't have to pay child support for their son. She was subsequently
killed and fed to dogs.
Since, before his murder
conviction, he was initially convicted of kidnapping her, he has now served
three years. Brazilian laws allow limited furloughs for felons after that
amount of time is served. That means he can play state soccer again.
Man, I know Brazilians are known
for their ability to finesse close shaves, but this definitely cuts too close
to the spirit of justice. Kidnapping, murder, dismemberment, and feeding to
dogs?
Speaking of which. If you thought
Michael Vick was a miscarriage of justice, you better not go to the Brazil
Olympics.
America, ya gotta love it.
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