"It's about honor"
February 5, 2017 12:57 PM Subscribe
Why Do Fans Excuse the Patriots’ Cheating Past?
: "“It’s not about the true facts, or about how honest you believe a group is, or what the group’s past behavior is,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what sport it is, or what team it is, or even if it’s sports at all. Just being a part of a group, any group, is enough to excuse moral transgressions because in some way, you’re benefiting from it. Your moral compass shifts.”
This post was deleted for the following reason: Seems like this would go as well as anything in the related thread from a week ago. If folks are hungry for a chance to chatter about the Super Bowl, hie thee to FanFare. -- cortex
They got a lifetime supply of American Brand™ NFL Honor when they chose "Patriots" as their team name. Same reason the Cowboys always beat the Redskins and the Raiders were more 'respected' than the Buccaneers.
posted by oneswellfoop at 1:16 PM on February 5, 2017
posted by oneswellfoop at 1:16 PM on February 5, 2017
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