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Originally Posted by bababui
Arguing sport is just as contentious as arguing religion or politics. When was the last time you saw a riot inside a church or a legislative body?
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While arguing sports can be very contentious, in my opinion, it doesn't compare to religion/politics. People are willing to die for their beliefs in these two areas, yet even the most hardcore Yankee fan isn't going to kill himself/herself if they don't win the pennant. Obviously, there have been sports related deaths/riots (many incidents regarding football in South America spring to mind) but I don't feel it's in the same league (pun intended). YMMV, as always.
Having said that, I'm glad that there will be a separate sub-forum. Seems a win win to me.