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What's the general opinion on this? Should Saints take action against Pryce, or should his private life be kept separate from his profession? Personally, I think some action should be taken. When people take up careers like this, they should acknowledge that they will be under the spotlight of the media and that they need to consider carefully the consequences of their actions. By doing this, Pryce could be accused of bringing his employers into disrepute, which could be bad for Saints' image. (Although on the other hand, you could argue that there is no such thing as bad publicity). Nevertheless, children (and many adults!) look up to these people and view them as role models, therefore they should act accordingly. Okay, so I'm not saying that sportspeople should live like nuns or monks and take a solemn oath, but at the same time there is no excuse for criminal behaviour and even more so when you're under the media glare. These people are also representing ST HELENS! St Helens isn't in the new much, but when it is, I prefer it to be for positive things! |
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Posted on: 26/4/09 22:49
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I think its a pretty shocking story tbh, and a 12week suspended sentence is paltry for the co-defendant.
Children especially look up to these sports 'characters' and they need to have an extra duty of responsibility to their actions (even private life is under scrutiny its the nature of the profession as they know).. The incident isn't a case of peeing in the street or a misdemeanor of sorts its a serious offence and should have been judged accordingly, i think they both got off very lightly.. |
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Posted on: 26/4/09 23:24
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Exactly. Some people might argue that their private life is separate to their job, but these people are being PAID to be in the spotlight. It's part of the territory.
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Posted on: 26/4/09 23:33
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I think that what Leon Pryce did was wrong. However, he has been through the judicial system and been given what the courts of law thought he deserved.
He has to go and sweep streets for 100 hours now. The man had the decency to own up to what he did. The courts have punished him and I don't think they gave him any special favours. I think we should let the man serve his sentence and think more about how good he is on a rugby pitch and how much he gives to Saints. Barry (SHN) |
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Posted on: 27/4/09 1:17
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I'm not a fan of sports tbh (my mum is and she'd probably kill me for my views lol) i'm glad he got community service it may show him some humility..
Everyone in the public eye has a duty of care to their fans and when tickets are pushed in schools (free kids entry) i as a mother have a duty of care to my children i wont let her play with a child that swears!  that was my point :) |
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Posted on: 27/4/09 23:45
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