Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

[p_rushing]

Re: Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

I can't name 1 player that does it. It is either not done that much or not shown on TV. It really is a non issue for me.

[55]

Re: Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

It should be up to the parents to teach the kid that it's bad if they see it. Kids don't start chewing because they see ballplayers doing it. They start chewing because one of their friends has some and they try it. I think people are overestimating the effect of a kid seeing a ballplayer chewing on TV.

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[travis72]

Re: Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

I mean I see what you're saying, but its kind of harsh. The MLB has to look out for their fanbase, and that includes the 4 year old watching games with his grandparents that will become a lifelong fan and teach his kids the game. And you say punish a player like they are telling them they can no longer do something fundamental to the game. They're telling them to quit an already bad habit.

I just believe we all have choices and don't believe its MLB business to tell a player they can't do something thats been a part of the game since the beginning. Doesn't matter whether its a bad habit or not it's your choice and no one elses. I do feel that the camera men should not be zooming in on a guy putting a dip in, there no need to exploit something like that to young kids.

[travis72]

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So you never emulated anyone growing up?

Sure i did. Pitching deliveries or batting stances, the way a guy shot a basketball or did a free throw routine. However if a player that i was a fan of say Doc Gooden as I was a big fan of his, did cocaine and only God knows what other drugs does not mean I'm going to go do them because 1 of my favorite pitchers did.
My Grampa was my biggest hero as I was by his side constantly on the farm growing up and he smoke like a chimney. never once did i ever want to smoke, sure as a liitle kid I bought those little candy cigs but as I got older and realize how bad they were made me never want to try them. My Grampa ended up living to be 78 years old so it was not like i lost a loved one early in my life and swore not to do it.

[Perfect Zero]

Re: Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

I don't know if it's too bad of a thing; in fact there can be positives. When I was a kid, I mentioned to my Dad something about dip and he told me never to start. It was a moment my Dad used to educate me about tobacco use. Parents have to do the parenting, not Major League Baseball.

[travis72]

Re: Thoughts on the urge of a tabacoo ban

I don't know if it's too bad of a thing; in fact there can be positives. When I was a kid, I mentioned to my Dad something about dip and he told me never to start. It was a moment my Dad used to educate me about tobacco use. Parents have to do the parenting, not Major League Baseball.

Thankyou, sad thing is we have alot of piss poor parents out there now days raising these kids. Its no wonder why this country is in the shape it is.