There are still comments available on this page and as disturbing as many are, there are some strong advocates for sanity out there. Whilst it seems too hard dealing with such people, ignoring them only provides them with a feeling of vindication in numbers. The 'mob' mentality again.
This was my contribution to the debate because I felt too many want to take away the human side and focus on the persona projected in the media.
"After reading so many comments, I fail to understand how many people believe that reporting a racist comment from a fan (not unlike other spectators have done) was in itself provocative. Moreover, the belief that because a player plays for a free kick or behaves badly on the field entitles those watching to behave like sheep and a mob at that.
I seem to remember Chris Judd committing unsavory acts on the field but he was not singled out for the treatment that greeted Adam Goodes yet their records in other ways bear a striking resemblance.
Unlike many of those involved in this discussion I have had the privilege of meeting Adam on a number of occasions both publicly and privately. He is neither arrogant, belligerent nor divisive. He is forthright, committed to his birthright and understandably anxious that the current generation and future generations of his people be proud of their heritage and he seeks to embolden them to grasp it and become."
Thanks for publishing the article it gives me hope that Adam's torment may have a positive outcome if the debate remains fresh. The AFL wants it to go away, we cannot let them forget their role in the demise of a great man and Brereton in particular has a debt to pay.
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