Superbowl and Rape
February 5, 2011
I just read about a friendly bet between Bishops in Pittsburg and Minnesota over the Superbowl. Admittedly, I have no television, so it is entirely possible that I have missed it. But earlier this year the quarterback of the Steelers got away with rape. He escaped legal consequences because he is an NFL quarterback and has lots of powerful friends and money. At least the NFL suspended him for a few games at the beginning of the season.
But the only thing I have heard via print media and NPR is how poor Ben has overcome adversity. But what about his victim? And what is the Bishop of Pittsburg all about?
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It’s like if you win the super bowl, one of your parting gifts is a free pass with a rape conviction. Actually, I’m not clear what happened. I don’t believe Rothlisburger actually went to jail. Were the charges dropped or dismissed? I don’t know. But you know how it is. Being rich and famous changes things.