An edition of Professional athletes
(2014)
Professional athletes
by Margaret Haerens
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This title addresses various issues related to professional athletes, including their role in society; policies regarding performance-enhancing drugs; whether athletes' free expression should be limited; and other controversies surrounding athletes, such as gambling problems and high salaries. The Opposing Viewpoints series seeks to explore the varying opinions in a balanced pros/cons debate. It attempts to encourage critical thinking and issue awareness by providing opposing views on contentious issues.
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Table of Contents
What is the role of professional athletes in society?
Professional athletes are role models -- Richard Lowe ;
Professional athletes are not role models -- Raina Kelley ;
Professional athletes are drawn to politics -- J. Patrick Dobel ;
Professional athletes should not become politicians -- Robert Lipsyte.
How should pro sports treat performance-enhancing drugs and injuries?
Professional athletes should be allowed to use steroids -- Charles Leroux ;
Cheaters do prosper -- Reed Albergotti ;
Professional sports organizations have a responsibility to safeguard the health of players -- Jed Hughes ;
Examining death of Denver Broncos' Kenny McKinley -- Jon Wertheim ;
Is pro football too dangerous? -- Stu Durando ;
Some NFL players still willing to hide concussions -- Howard Fendrich.
Should limitations be placed on athletes' free expression?
Professional athletes and managers have the right to voice controversial opinions -- Nsenga K. Burton ;
Professional athletes should refrain from expressing controversial opinions -- Cathal Kelly ;
The free expression of athletes is curbed when it interferes with profits -- Bethlehem Shoals ;
Professional athletes should not be criticized for public religious expression -- Samuel Coffin ;
Professional athletes should not engage in excessive religious expression -- Jonathan Zimmerman ;
Social media can be beneficial for professional athletes -- Lisa Lewis ;
Social media can be dangerous for professional athletes -- Thomas van Schaik.
What are some controversies surrounding professional athletes?
Gambling is a problem for professional athletes -- Arnie Wexler ;
Gambling is not a problem for professional athletes -- Brad Parks ;
Professional athletes need better financial education -- Russ Wiles ;
Professional athletes are overpaid -- Dan K. Thomasson ;
Professional athletes who commit crimes receive preferential treatment -- RMuse ;
Professional sports leadership encourages criminality among athletes -- Holly Hughes.
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