CubsFan7724 wrote:Imagine how good the Rays would be had he not become a drug addict...
I'm glad he kicked his habit - but he gets no bonus points from me for being a recovering heroin addict.
Based on my recollection, he was addicted to coke and crack.
BTW, if anyone out there gets the chance to read his book (Beyond Belief) that came out a while back, do so. It's one of the most inspiring and compelling books I've ever read.
CubsFan7724 wrote:Imagine how good the Rays would be had he not become a drug addict...
Strangely it seems like his drug addict past is actually making him more popular. I suppose if he was a recovering rapist and murderer as well then he'd be the #1 overall pick in fantasy drafts and his jersey would be everywhere.
I'm glad he kicked his habit - but he gets no bonus points from me for being a recovering heroin addict.
What we achieve is significant only for what we have overcome. The fact that Josh Hamilton let himself fall so far but then worked his way back up makes what he is doing now even more admirable.
0-3 to 4-3. Worst choke in the history of baseball. Enough said.
Did someone just force an accusation of comparing drug addiction to rape and murder that wasn't there?
When you compare things you take example 1 and example 2 and point out similarities and differences.
What I did was speculate that if if Josh Hamilton had even more trouble in his past that our twisted society would somehow deem his story 'even better' and he would become even more popular.
AllDay wrote:Did someone just force an accusation of comparing drug addiction to rape and murder that wasn't there?
When you compare things you take example 1 and example 2 and point out similarities and differences.
What I did was speculate that if if Josh Hamilton had even more trouble in his past that our twisted society would somehow deem his story 'even better' and he would become even more popular.
This made me LOL, you think we would be happy if he was a murder or rapist? Because regardless of what you meant that is what you did. Pointing out similarities of two things is pretty much like saying they are the same when they are not. Even hardcore drug dealers and murders think rapist are sick people,
You say he is more popular because he overcame his addiction? Well he is, because I'm quite sure that 95% of us on here and that follow sports personally know of at least 1 person who has feel victim to the addiction. Some of us know more 1 and have someone very close to us who has went through it. So when we see someone like Hamilton go through it and come out to be one of the best players in baseball we all get this ray of hope that our friend, family member, or loved one will be able to kick the habit and still make something of themselves.
“Never argue with a idiot, because first they will bring you down to their level. Then beat you with experience.”
AllDay wrote:Did someone just force an accusation of comparing drug addiction to rape and murder that wasn't there?
When you compare things you take example 1 and example 2 and point out similarities and differences.
What I did was speculate that if if Josh Hamilton had even more trouble in his past that our twisted society would somehow deem his story 'even better' and he would become even more popular.
This made me LOL, you think we would be happy if he was a murder or rapist? Because regardless of what you meant that is what you did. Pointing out similarities of two things is pretty much like saying they are the same when they are not. Even hardcore drug dealers and murders think rapist are sick people,
You say he is more popular because he overcame his addiction? Well he is, because I'm quite sure that 95% of us on here and that follow sports personally know of at least 1 person who has feel victim to the addiction. Some of us know more 1 and have someone very close to us who has went through it. So when we see someone like Hamilton go through it and come out to be one of the best players in baseball we all get this ray of hope that our friend, family member, or loved one will be able to kick the habit and still make something of themselves.
AllDay wrote:Did someone just force an accusation of comparing drug addiction to rape and murder that wasn't there?
When you compare things you take example 1 and example 2 and point out similarities and differences.
What I did was speculate that if if Josh Hamilton had even more trouble in his past that our twisted society would somehow deem his story 'even better' and he would become even more popular.
This made me LOL, you think we would be happy if he was a murder or rapist? Because regardless of what you meant that is what you did. Pointing out similarities of two things is pretty much like saying they are the same when they are not. Even hardcore drug dealers and murders think rapist are sick people,
...and where do I say people would be 'happy' if he was a rapist or murderer? I don't.
Where did I point out a similarity between drug addiction and rape or murder? I didn't.
Now go make up some other stuff to accuse me of since you can't seem to discuss my actual comments intelligently.
CubsFan7724 wrote:Imagine how good the Rays would be had he not become a drug addict...
Strangely it seems like his drug addict past is actually making him more popular. I suppose if he was a recovering rapist and murderer as well then he'd be the #1 overall pick in fantasy drafts and his jersey would be everywhere.
I'm glad he kicked his habit - but he gets no bonus points from me for being a recovering heroin addict.
I really don't think you understand how addictions work, especially something as potent and deadly as heroin. It is very difficult to kick a habit involving substances. Not only did Hamilton beat addiction but he returned to professional baseball as a top 15 player. He definitely deserves bonus points for that.
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." ~George Carlin
As long as we are talking about Hamilton...anyone think his running game may be underrated? He's really fast for a big guy and could steal 20 if he wanted to.
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