“By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it” — Adam Smith, “The Wealth of Nations” The NFL is having a watershed moment. After last weeks drama about Ray Rice assaulting his future wife, and this weeks revelations about Adrian Peterson being…
LegitSlater: We Need to Reconsider Who We Idolize, and Why
I love sports just as much as the next guy or gal. I participate in Fantasy Football and fill out a pick sheet at work every week detailing who I think will win that Sunday’s (Thursday’s and Monday’s too) NFL matchups. I have a passing interest in Baseball, enjoy Hockey, and will even tolerate a…
Heidi Heitkamp Grandstands On Ray Rice Fiasco
We’ve all seen the ugly video of (former?) NFL player Ray Rice hitting his fiancee in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino, and then carrying her unconscious body into the hall. It’s generated a lot of debate about the way the NFL has handled the situation. Injecting herself into the debate is North Dakota…