Sherman Banned for racial vilification

[LaHug]

I would say majority of Australians are racists whether we like to admit it or not.

Bit of a generalization don't you think? Just because you hear some from verbal remarks doesn't mean everyone is a racist.

+1
I'm absolutely horrified you would say "majority".
There are certainly a lot of racist people in this country and it's not on, but I think it's taking it a bit far to say "majority".

[gerco]

I would say majority of Australians are racists whether we like to admit it or not.

Bit of a generalization don't you think? Just because you hear some from verbal remarks doesn't mean everyone is a racist.

+1
I'm absolutely horrified you would say "majority".
There are certainly a lot of racist people in this country and it's not on, but I think it's taking it a bit far to say "majority".

Its a vocal minority rather than the majority.

[Ziplock]

not even that, just a media focused minority.

although, the fact that in the (67?) referendum, 10% of australians essentially voted that the Aboriginals weren't human is pretty worrying...

[Andrew]

I would say majority of Australians are racists whether we like to admit it or not.

Bit of a generalization don't you think? Just because you hear some from verbal remarks doesn't mean everyone is a racist.

+1
I'm absolutely horrified you would say "majority".
There are certainly a lot of racist people in this country and it's not on, but I think it's taking it a bit far to say "majority".

+1.

not even that, just a media focused minority.

although, the fact that in the (67?) referendum, 10% of australians essentially voted that the Aboriginals weren't human is pretty worrying...

I think you've got the year right, now do the math... It was 44 years ago. Alot of those people who voted Aboriginals weren't human won't be voting many more times in their lifetime on anything... and good riddance to them.

[gerco]

not even that, just a media focused minority.

although, the fact that in the (67?) referendum, 10% of australians essentially voted that the Aboriginals weren't human is pretty worrying...

Well up to then they legally weren't considered people so I'm surprised only 10% voted that way.

Anyways, back to Sherman; I hope that he learns something through the training course he is doing and that he understand the pain that comments like his cause to individuals and to the wider community

[elephants]

Anyway, back on topic. Sherman is a dipsh!t plain and simple.

[HevvieEvvie]

the suns player name is not being released.

SEN just named Joel Wilkinson as the suns player, someone is in trouble  :(

[elephants]

the suns player name is not being released.

SEN just named Joel Wilkinson as the suns player, someone is in trouble  :(

Yeah, someone might lose their job for that. I think we had made the assumption earlier anyway....

[Andrew]

Anyway, back on topic. Sherman is a dipsh!t plain and simple.

Yes and he has helped Dahlhaus keep a spot in the forward line which is good for those who picked him up. I think he'll easily reach $200k possibly $250k.

[HevvieEvvie]

Oh please let it be Robbo!  ;D

[c4v3m4n]

the suns player name is not being released.

SEN just named Joel Wilkinson as the suns player, someone is in trouble  :(

Herald Sun also just named Joel Wilkinson in this article:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/four-match-ban-for-western-bulldogs-justin-sherman-for-racial-abuse/story-e6frf9jf-1226082854811?from=public_js

[Fireballz]

Anyway, back on topic. Sherman is a dipsh!t plain and simple.

+1,000,000
Racism should be left in the 1960's where it belongs

[Chopps]

good to see how they handled it afl and all, except the media goes and screws it by naming players

[Bazinga]

4 weeks isn't long enough .. but why does he still get to play in the VFL ??  Surely racial abuse should incur some form of lengthy suspension. The AFL needs to take a stand and rub these grubs out.

[RiOtChEsS]

4 weeks isn't long enough .. but why does he still get to play in the VFL ??  Surely racial abuse should incur some form of lengthy suspension. The AFL needs to take a stand and rub these grubs out.

love ur work Baz 8)