Comments by "Mat Broomfield" (@matbroomfield) on "Underground Bare Knuckle Boxing in the UK" video.

  1. Salty Admiral A phobia is often described as being an irrational fear. I see nothing irrational about fear of Islamic extremism. And what on Earth does  Muhammed Ali's relationship to anyone have to do with things? I'm sure Charles Manson had ordinary friends as well.
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  2. ***** I appreciate that you are trying not to vilify an entire group of 1.2 billion people because of the actions of a small minority, but the fact is, violence is hard coded into the doctrinal manual of Islam.  You asked about the most recent genocide - irrelevant. Islam has been scourging Europe and Northern Africa for 1400 years! Yes human beings are violent without the need for Islam, but the religion acts like a bonus modifier that increases and justifies in the minds of its followers, harming those who oppose it. Even MODERATE Muslims believe in death for apostates and those who insult Muhammad. So by all means, urge treating all people with respect, so long as they reciprocate, but please don't try to characterise Islam as not worthy of the most serious concern.
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  3. devin callahan He didn't dismiss it as  "a worthless petty time filler" - I think you're projecting there. He said there's no honour in it, and I agree. Personally, I think concepts of honour that are settled by punching someone's lights our are pretty superficial and barbaric. To me, honour is being a good father who teaches his kids kindness and integrity; honour is being a good husband or boyfriend and treating your partner with respect; honour is paying your own way through life; honour is treating all people with respect; honour is doing that right thing even when it terrifies you.
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  4. It's a simple matter of the pool of people that you have to choose from, and the resources available to throw behind it. America has 350 million people to Britain's 60 million, and a ridiculously jingoistic and capitalistic society that ensures that sports are always well funded. The only countries that are exceptionally successful at sport either have large populations (Russia, China, USA) or they focus very strongly on particular sports (Britain cycling, Australia swimming, China table tennis, America basketball).
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  5. Chris Dalton Nobody is disputing that you're different, but to return to the OP's comment, different is not better. There was a time was all disputes were settled in blood, and the strongest male took the mates. But society has progressed. The thing that allowed us to survive as a species was the fact that we used our brains, and we used tools. It's as valid now for someone to shoot you in the face, as to stand in front of you with fists raised. I appreciate that facing your fear has value, but in this case, the risks seem disproportionate to the benefits.
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