In The News
Victoria Bekiempis
The Guardian
Nov 16, 2025
Anytime there is a plane crash, a loss at sea, or an industrial accident, a thorough investigation takes place. Lessons learned are used to prevent future accidents.
No regard for who holds political power. No buddy system. No trading favors. No scolding or shaming of those who seek to expose the truth. A sense of urgency is in place in order to reveal the truth.
Sports Culture
Sports culture takes it a step further with instant replays, commentary in the broadcast booth, analysis from network studios, sports talk radio, etc. Fans don’t finish watching the game and feel left in the dark on what took place.
Coaches and quarterbacks face the press after every game and answer questions, win or lose. They are replaced if they are not up to the task.
No press secretary. No public relations spokesperson. No freedom of information act requests. No classified documents. Player stats and injury reports are always available.
No such thing as: “We can’t comment on an ongoing investigation.” Instant replay is for all to see. Sports writers are OK with being critical of coaches, teams, players, the rule book, the league, referees, team owners, when the season starts and ends, etc. This is what a free and independent press looks like.
Coaches get fired for months of poor play.
More here: No conspiracy theories – sports culture shows the way
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