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Are the NFL owners guilty of "greed" in their dispute with the referees?

The NFL has been a labor dispute with its referees, and so far this season, the league has chosen to use replacement referees rather than meet the demands of the regular referees. Those replacements, however well-meaning, simply aren't capable of performing up to the standard required in the NFL. So far, we've seen missed or wrong calls, dangerously dirty play, and out-of-control fights. The last play of Monday night's NFL game was particularly troublesome, as the ball was clearly intercepted by Green Bay, yet the ruling by the officials (even after review) was that Seattle scored a touchdown. As a result, Seattle won the game. Commentators and fans were disgusted and furious. What is the cause of the problem? Are the NFL owners guilty of "greed"? What should the NFL do now? How can fans and commentators help achieve that result?

Anonymous , 25.09.2012, 14:14
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Paul Frazier, 25.09.2012, 15:18
If the fans complain about the owners, they are condemned because they don't understand the business.
The fans are required to pay high prices for tickets and food at the stadiums, yet the fans are condemned because for what is the equivalent of spare change to the owners, substandard officiating is obviously ruining the integrity of the sport, and diminishing the entertainment value of the game.
The owners believe that the fans will accept a substandard product as the owners seek to operate the business with substandard officiating.
Will any refunds or discounts be offered to the fans? Will there be apologies from the owners?
If there is no integrity or shame by the owners, it must be sheer greed and power that inspires the owners.

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