Letters to the Editor

Football shenanigans

I just finished reading Deborah Simmons’ column “Ready for some football, eh?” (Op-Ed, Friday), and I can’t help but think that she’s missed the point of the big flap over the … What? The game? No, an intro sequence.

But an intro that was an ad for what? More casual sex? Seems so. When is enough enough?

I must say I rarely watch TV anymore. It seems as though every time I do, there are more and more subtle and not-so-subtle ways to push the idea that sex is the one thing everyone should be doing with anyone at any time and in any place.

It’s not even the matter of dropping the towel. Dressed or undressed, the message is the same. And to such a degree that some think teens need condoms. The smut movement has been very successful.

ANN SHOCH

Fort Washington

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Come on now, ABC and the NFL. This stunt before “Monday Night Football” was contrived for programming purposes, notwithstanding the league’s and the network’s act of contrition.

These television and football executives are smart enough to know controversial sensationalism promotes discussion among those around the office water cooler, which leads to a ratings jump in the telecast’s weekly viewing standings.

If one is under such an illusion to actually believe the sincerity of their regret, check out the cheerleader outfits during the next ballgame. It’s all about sex, which coalesces with the violence of football.

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