http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1241045/fa-to-investigate-west-ham-chants-at-spurs?cc=5901
In the heated London Derby this last weekend between Tottenham and West Ham United, some of the visiting West Ham supporters made a slew of racial and vulgar remarks. Although rivalries are one of the greatest aspects in sports, remarks such as these have no place in any realm of athletics. As the article states the FA is making investigations into these remarks and if the club is found guilty, they will pay a hefty fine. In the EU, unlike here in the US, racial remarks are federal offenses. The article also refers to an incident earlier in the week when a Tottenham fan, while on holiday in Rome to support his team, was beaten while visiting a pub. Not only were the West Ham supporters making racial slurs, but they were bringing up a subject that was of just bad taste for lack of better verbiage. Unfortunately, this is just another somber reminder of how cruel and unjust even the most advanced civilizations can be.
Alex Burke 2pm (The good class)
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