Fair enough fellow posters, it seems that my views differ to others on this thread. My comments are no no way meant as disrespectful to the players and maybe I cannot explain well enough my thoughts.
I really don't think my comments should be compared to a Mayor talking about murder though! When the debate ends up at that point I'm not sure there's much more sense in continuing the discussion. It's likely to descend into a farce if it isn't there already and spoil it for other posters.
I've heard many people say and post about the good old days, bring back the biff, sonny nickle, Adam fogarty etc with fondness so either some feel it occasionally spills over and accept it or they have double standards. I dont condone any violence despite how may words may have appeared, it wasn't my intention to leave that impression.
I cannot describe my thoughts further without repeating myself or adding more confusion so I don't plan to add anymore on this particular subject.