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"I wasn't surprised in the least when I heard the news Monday morning that Sean Taylor had been shot in his home by an intruder. Angry? Yes. Surprised? Not even a little"
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 | Redskins' Taylor Dies Day After Shooting | Associated Press | Tue Nov 27 | 55 |
 | ESPN - Redskins' Taylor critical after being shot at home - NFL | ESPN.com | Mon Nov 26 | 3 |
| Redskins' Taylor Critical After Shooting | Associated Press | Mon Nov 26 | 17 |
| 'Skins, fans mourn Taylor's death | The Baltimore Sun | Tue Nov 27 | 0 |
| Family, Friends, Teammates Mourn Taylor | Associated Press | Tue Nov 27 | 0 |
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{"commentId":1223026,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
The issue of separating yourself from a harmful environment is a recurring theme in the life of black men. It has nothing to do with football, or Sean Taylor or even sports. To frame it as a sports issue is as insulting as it is naive. Most of us, perhaps even the great majority of us who grew up in big urban communities, have to make a decision at some point to hang out or get out.
Michael Wilbon is totally right about that. I made that decision at age 19. I got out.
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#1 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:25 PM EST{"commentId":1223135,"authorDomain":"deatienza"}
Most of us, perhaps even the great majority of us who grew up in big urban communities, have to make a decision at some point to hang out or get out.
The kid who becomes a pharmaceutical rep has the same call to make as the lawyer or delivery guy or accountant or sportswriter or football player: Cut off anybody who might do harm, even those who have been friends from the sandbox, or go along to get along.
Good seed, thanks.
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#2 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:51 PM EST{"commentId":1223204,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
Always good to "see" you Eric...
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{"commentId":1223533,"authorDomain":"Missy2"}
Jazzy, I couldn't get the link to open but have been reading about this tragedy. Last night on ABC News it was featured as 'Is there something wrong with football?', delivered in ominous tones by Charles Gibson. GIMME A BREAK.
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#3 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:21 PM EST{"commentId":1227037,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
Last night on ABC News it was featured as 'Is there something wrong with football?', delivered in ominous tones by Charles Gibson. GIMME A BREAK.
Kath, I agree with you ABC News should give a break with that!!! This reall has nothing to do with football, as Wilbon pointed out in his article.
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{"commentId":1224643,"authorDomain":"appleannie"}
Most of us, perhaps even the great majority of us who grew up in big urban communities, have to make a decision at some point to hang out or get out.Some people stay in the old neighborhoods and try to remain a good influence, perhaps even a sanctuary for others. I know from experience that it is not an easy road.
In any case, I will pray for his family, 24 is so young to lose your life.
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#4 - Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:45 PM EST{"commentId":1227100,"authorDomain":"jazzman646"}
Annie,
My dad is still there, by choice, and not necessity:
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