My list of every day risk taking behaviors was certainly not meant to be an exhaustive one! However, all of them I listed (IMO) have less value than playing a team sport that teaches young men about courage and being part of something bigger than themselves. Goodness knows we need more such opportunities for our young people.
Your military service is noted and greatly appreciated.
Will is right in one way; it is not the risk takers that end up doing away with the activity; it is those who insure the risk who squeeze it out of existence. Right now the cost of insurance for playing JH & HS football is not great; not near the cost of equipment and its upkeep. Will it change as we learn more about the long term affects of concussions? Possibly/Probably.
