This may not be political, and it may have little to do with liberty. Or does it?
The International Olympics Committee has decided that the 2028 Summer Olympics (to be held in Los Angeles) is to feature a number of new (to the Olympics) sports. Flag football (the child’s version of American football, not the British stuff) will be featured, together with such sports as lacrosse, squash, baseball, softball, and something called T20 cricket. (T20 is a short version of traditional British cricket.)
Flag football has always been considered a “kinder, gentler” form of traditional American “tackle” football. Apparently, unlike traditional collegiate and NFL American football, there are both male and female teams. It is played on a half-size football field – apparently with Imperial rather than metric measurements – and is supposedly known for the speed of the game. Traditionally, it has been considered to be a “wimpy” version: suitable for children under age 12 and normal women.
It is reported to be growing more popular, and the two world “powerhouses” for the activity (sport?) are the States: the United States of America and the United Mexican States. Besides the smaller field and the flags, the uniforms appear to be an abbreviated version of soccor uniforms: not as abbreviated for women as current, skimpy running and jumping outfits, but a lot more skin than American football’s armored uniforms (except for “lingerie football”). (Which, given the current rapid decline of such old, outdated standards of modesty may be a reason for this addition.)
Why do we say it may be political?
There is a form of political correctness that constantly seeks to modify traditional sports. Modern sports should be, must be more kind, more gentle than all those horrible sports of years gone by. We aren’t just talking such things as fox hunting, horse racing, bear-beating, cock fighting, and bull fighting. It includes things like various track and field events, fencing, and (of course) American-style football. Admittedly, there are many injuries related tackle football – and people must be stopped from injuring themselves and others, however voluntarily they are willing to do so. New
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Olympic flag football and other oddities
This may not be political, and it may have little to do with liberty. Or does it?
The International Olympics Committee has decided that the 2028 Summer Olympics (to be held in Los Angeles) is to feature a number of new (to the Olympics) sports. Flag football (the child’s version of American football, not the British stuff) will be featured, together with such sports as lacrosse, squash, baseball, softball, and something called T20 cricket. (T20 is a short version of traditional British cricket.)
Flag football has always been considered a “kinder, gentler” form of traditional American “tackle” football. Apparently, unlike traditional collegiate and NFL American football, there are both male and female teams. It is played on a half-size football field – apparently with Imperial rather than metric measurements – and is supposedly known for the speed of the game. Traditionally, it has been considered to be a “wimpy” version: suitable for children under age 12 and normal women.
It is reported to be growing more popular, and the two world “powerhouses” for the activity (sport?) are the States: the United States of America and the United Mexican States. Besides the smaller field and the flags, the uniforms appear to be an abbreviated version of soccor uniforms: not as abbreviated for women as current, skimpy running and jumping outfits, but a lot more skin than American football’s armored uniforms (except for “lingerie football”). (Which, given the current rapid decline of such old, outdated standards of modesty may be a reason for this addition.)
Why do we say it may be political?
There is a form of political correctness that constantly seeks to modify traditional sports. Modern sports should be, must be more kind, more gentle than all those horrible sports of years gone by. We aren’t just talking such things as fox hunting, horse racing, bear-beating, cock fighting, and bull fighting. It includes things like various track and field events, fencing, and (of course) American-style football. Admittedly, there are many injuries related tackle football – and people must be stopped from injuring themselves and others, however voluntarily they are willing to do so. New
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About TPOL Nathan
Follower of Christ Jesus (a christian), Pahasapan (resident of the Black Hills), Westerner, Lover of Liberty, Free-Market Anarchist, Engineer, Army Officer, Husband, Father, Historian, Writer, Evangelist. Successor to Lady Susan (Mama Liberty) at TPOL.