Monday, 11 February 2013

Why has the FA lost his objectivity?

I am planning to raise an issue here – asking a sincere question about objectivity. My point is clear, rivalry should not result in making any differences coming to casualties.

Last Wednesday, prior to the friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley, there was a minute silence to remember the victims of the Munich Air Disaster which took place exactly 55 years ago. That was an important decision to stage that contribution of respect. You can have as much rivalry as you want, but when people their lives are being lost due of a tragedy then you should know where the line of hater lies – indeed, the death should not be taunted, nor should [serious] injuries be glorified.

However, it was the only tragedy the FA staged a minute silence for.

Last year, after 23 long and tearful years, the first part of justice towards the 96 victims of the Hillsborough Disaster got recognition. A powerful report cleared the Liverpool fans of any wrong doings and grilled officials who’s errors let to the horrifying tragedy. Not only those victims, but the whole city of Liverpool had been dragged through dirt by nationwide news corporations. Also the abusive songs ever since in the stadiums are unacceptable. It has nothing to do with football.

The same counts towards taunts like “Munich holiday”, also not justified. The whole Manchester community got affected by the disaster and that doesn't deserves to be joked about. The same counts towards people who try to make money by selling certain related goodies.

Back to the FA: they did nothing about staging a minute silence for those victims of Hillsborough. Nothing. Clubs themselves offered to play the “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” charity song during their half time breaks – not because the FA sent out a request to show some support. I assume a human life is a human life, equality.

So, what is it then? We do remember a Mancunian related disaster but not a Liverpudlian one? Oh, and how about the one at Valley Parade, will the FA stage a minute silence during the upcoming League Cup final due of the horrible fire that took place back in 1985? Killing 56 innocent spectators. I've got a funny feeling it won't happen. And no, I don't want to hear the excuse that it can't be done at the end of February as the tragedy took place on the 11th of May. That's no excuse. This League Cup final game is the biggest achievement by the club, and especially than there should be flowers, a minute silence and a lot of balloons to fly up the sky.

So, my question is strong: how come if you're promoting a 'fair play' and a 'respect' campaign you're not staging a memorial for all football related victims? To me, the commission members who are making the final decision should always remember that a good Karma gives a good Karma back.

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