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military perspective of Albert Haynesworth

Posted on August 5, 2010 at 08:28 AM.

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Once again another blog which I hope will become a regular thing on OS.

Basically I'm taking sports and sports games and looking at them through military eyes. I'm not speaking on behalf of all military people. It's just my perspective as someone in the military. I am in no way speaking for or on behalf on the military. This week: Albert Haynesworth.
In the world of the military, a contract is the most important thing that's signed. It states that the signee is designated to fight and die if neccessary to defend this country. Once you sign this contract your held to it for however long the contract state
s.
In professional sports I believe the same should be true. A contract is a legally binding contract that you voluntarily sign. Albert Haynesworth signed a contract and and took his guaranteed money and decided he did not like his situation. That means he plays. He should be thankful for the right to play. I signed a contract so that he may sign a contract to play something he wants to do. In the military there is no I don't wanna play. If Albert Haynesworth did that he would be in jail. I'm glad that he finally decided to come around. At the expense of some of his teammates, fans and other players.
Basically the point is a contract should be honored moreso if the party takes the money associated with it. It is, afterall, something that's chosen not forced.

Comments

# 1 navygoat1998 @ Aug 5

How long have you served?

# 2 robbiedizzle @ Aug 5

Not totally true. If he doesn't show up he can be fined. Same as in the military when they take some of your pay by UCMJ. As for the military perspective....be careful since it seems you are speaking for ALL of us.

# 3 N51_rob @ Aug 5

One thing that makes this a hard comparison. If the navy gave me ( or anyone) 21 million dollars then said you are going to a war zone and there is a chance you wont make it back alive me and my 21 million would probably be UA real quick. No one joins the militay to get rich and if people were making pro athleat money no one would do he hazardous duty.

So using militay view on Fat Al and his dealing may be a stretch.

# 4 oneamongthefence @ Aug 6

The primary focus on the blog was the contract signing aspect of it. Granted the pay is much higher for pro athletes, it doesn't excuse them from fulfilling it.

# 5 oneamongthefence @ Aug 6

Just logged in my first year last month. However, it does help to see things differently compared to before.