In the post-Sterling NBA, ownership fears are playing out: Am I next?

I disagree. Not sure if it's a typo or not, but I expect most of us HAVE at some point, joking or not. I'm guilty of expressing "racist/sexist/homophobic sentiments" at some point, jokingly or not. I acknowledge it. It's my approach in life, even if I generally don't agree. Laughter is the best medicine. I poke fun of everything, including myself. I find the person that denies his potential discrimination is often the most discriminatory.

 

I'm waiting for the day they pink basketballs

 

Here's a dissenting view.

The Hawks' ownership group caused the NBA all sorts of headaches with their (very public) infighting, lawsuits, and general dysfunction.

Who outed Levenson for the E-mail? He did it himself. Who said he had to sell his interest in the team? That was also his own idea.

Hmmm. Admit to a small scandal, act like a martyr, and just maybe nobody notices a bigger scandal hiding in the closet. Just maybe this is Levonson leaving on his own terms instead of getting the boot over something really serious.

 

Making a joke to friends who know you don't mean it is just a little different from making racist, homophobic or sexist comments that you do mean, or making such jokes publicly.

 

Exactly what I was saying, TBH. Though your post/grammar makes your post questionable.

My post was an honest reflection.

 

Not really sure what you're trying to say here.

 

How do we know the seriousness of the comments? I'm still unclear as to who ultimately made the comments. I've seen a few articles blaming a few different people. I'm curious for more info on this situation.

 

In what way, other than the intelligence level of the audience?

 

As are greed, sloth, and gluttony, all defining traits of corporations.