The tragedy of the Kansas City Chief's linebacker, Jovan Belcher shooting himself and killing his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins is just too horrific to comprehend. Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact, that I love football, and it takes up a good portion of my life. However, yesterday I tweeted that the Chief's team should have delayed their game on Sunday with the Carolina Panthers to a later date. I feel that by playing the game it made the tragedy appear less significant for the families, the team, and the fans.
Is football so important? A young woman with a three month-old child is murdered. This to me is a story of shocking domestic violence, which was done by a NFL player. Any other employer would have closed up shop for a couple of days to let the families grieve, and get through the heartbreaking ordeal.
The NFL just goes on with business. Players and coaches all have said tender and kind words, but is that enough?
I am really sad that the NFL could not make up this game at a later date. May the two people who died, rest in peace.
Bob
