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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