Ray
Rice
Over the course of time, man has done
some pretty nasty things—even the most atrocious, rape, murder, and mayhem. In
fact, I’ll bet that, If the truth were to be told, there are very few of us who
have not committed some act or acts during our lifetime of which we are very ashamed
and would like to forget—to bury them in the past, never to be brought again to
see the light of day. I think most of us fall into this category. Don’t you? I’ll
bet most offenses are never even reported, and the offenders go free with
another chance in life to repent—to try again. On the other hand, many are
found out and penalized in one way or another. They may suffer from legal
prosecution, imprisonment, or a multitude of other circumstance not the least
of which may be the loss of their marriage, jobs, or some other. In any event,
short of the death sentence, everyone (even those imprisoned) deserve the right
to atone for their offense(s) and be restored to a life of freedom and
opportunity—everyone. So let it be with Ray Rice.
I submit to you that enough is enough.
Ray Rice’s abuse of his wife was a serious offense by anyone’s standard for a
number of reasons, and he should be punished and disciplined accordingly, commensurate
with the offense he committed. At the same time, however, he should, also, be treated
fairly, as should anyone, with a chance to atone and repent for what he has
done. What is happening to him and his family now, is anything but fair and, also,
nothing short of a media circus for the explicit purpose of exciting the
public, increasing ratings, and making money—a travesty, to say the least. To take away Ray Rice’s
very career, is tantamount to taking away his life. Ray Rice, the offender, is
now Ray Rice the victim at the hands of the NFL, incompetent and trying to
save face.
Domestic abuse is a terrible and
unacceptable offense. It is conducted all over this country every day, but it
doesn’t come near to be being tantamount to murder, or fraud and corruption. It
certainly doesn’t deserve a life sentence. Ray Rice, after being appropriately
penalized and disciplined should be allowed to return to his career and become
a productive citizen of our country. I would think he and his fellow players,
by this time have learned their lesson.
Ronald
Miller
Email
me at mtss86@comcast.net
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