prompt: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
chosen: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
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chosen: I fully understand your point of view regarding fighting in hockey. Your proposed five game suspension penalty for any fighting participant is a reasonable idea, as it can be effective at discouraging fights. However, it is unlikely that such a rule would be adopted as fighting is a part of the sport in some circles and the penalty has proven to be an effective deterrent in many cases. Additionally, certain types of fighting have become choreographed in nature and could potentially become a sort of performance that is enjoyed by the viewing public. In other words, making a rule that punishes fighting too harshly may do more harm than good. In light of this, I suggest continuing the conversation so that both hockey fans and players can work together to find a reasonable compromise.
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rejected: as a hockey fan it has always bothered me that fighting is allowed.  i know that anyone involved in a fight is generally given a five minute penalty. i don't think that's enough.  i believe fighting of any kind should result in a five game suspension.  i think fighting will disappear with that kind of penalty.  there is no need for fighting in hockey.
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