Quote:You really are choosing a myopic view.

 

If you step back (rather than choose sides, which you clearly have done) and take a clear look at the big picture, it's just one big circus of clowns on both sides of the issue.

 

This is a situation that would, and arguably should have been avoided had they ensured no foul play.  Which, they had the opportunity and means to do so.

 

They chose not to.  They pottied the bed, and it's theirs to sleep in.  Rather than prevent the behavior, they simply allowed it to happen.

 

Now it's a mess that's only getting bigger.  One that again - key point, could have and should have been avoided.

 

You're right, I read the report and I've read the Patriots response.  It's very clear that they are lying and that something was done.

 

Why would I step back and look at the big picture now when I was able to make a reasonable conclusion based on the information provided?

 

They tested the balls before the game. Were they supposed to test them every 5 minutes before the game started, and every 10 minutes during the game?  Why is the league tasked with ensuring they don't cheat more often than they do for every other team?  Why are we blaming the league for their cheating?!

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