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Growing ties between US sports culture and the military questioned
Original: Dropping the ball. Here in the U.S., sports culture has increasingly bound itself to military culture over the past twen
A commentator argues that American sports culture has become increasingly tied to military culture over the past two decades, noting that former military personnel are often hired to motivate and condition young athletes. The writer contends this model has significant problems that few in the sports world are willing to discuss openly, prompting debate about the militarization of athletics.
Why now: Debate over the growing military influence on American sports has struck a chord with readers questioning the practice.
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Evidence
- Dropping the ball. Here in the U.S., sports culture has increasingly bound itself to military culture over the past twenty years. Former military people are hired to motivate and condition young athletes. There's a lot wrong with this model that nobody wants to talk about. "The… · mmiasma@mastodon.sdf.org · 1
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