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Apparently, all these rumors about Harry Potter dying - or at least some of his posse having to walk into the light - in the final novel of the series being released this weekend has psychologist-types advising parents to take the opportunity to discuss death openly with their Potter-obsessed children.  They feel talking about death can be a good thing for the kiddies to get up to speed on.

I would suggest with what is going on in sports these days, it would be safer and less unsettling for parents and their children alike to go ahead and openly discuss the Grim Reaper together than to enter a discussion about sports.

Baseball - Barry Bonds is about to break one of the hardest records to achieve in ALL of sports…and the Commissioner of Baseball isn’t sure he wants to see it in person…and…ummmm…Barry plays Baseball.  A lot of fans think he’s attained the record by cheating with steroids and don’t want his accomplishment to stand.

Football - The entire country appears to be talking about and debating Michael Vick.  Unfortunately, they are talking about Vick’s ability to scramble away from federal prosecutors charging him with dog fighting rather than his escapability on the gridiron.   Sponsors are bailing, protestors are organizing and it’s all anyone is talking about when it comes to the NFL. 

Basketball - A former NBA referee has been accused of betting on games he was participating in.  The depth of his involvement and subsequent actions are open to interpretation.  Fixing games might be the final nail in the sporting public’s interest in the NBA, coming off a playoff season that was poorly played and scarcely viewed.

Hockey - Well…go ahead and talk to your kids about Hockey since it really wouldn’t scare them…they likely haven’t seen it since it went to Versus.

NASCAR - Everyone in this sport cheats…and somehow, the drivers are allowed to show up week after week even when their crew is caught.  One driver said earlier in the year he thought NASCAR officials created artificial cautions to manipulate races and manufacture exciting finishes.

Golf - New accusations the improvement in equipment is not the only reason balls are flying farther than ever.  Steroids in golf of all things…so much for the “gentleman’s game.”  Dare we think Golf’s shining superstar, Tiger Woods, got his rock-hard appearance any other way than hard work in the gym?

Yes, parents - it is scary contemplating having a talk with the young ones about sports in this day and age.   Stick with Harry Potter.  His world is closer to reality.

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