Bill would ban scab refs

Are lawmakers finally listening to the 99%?

In New Jersey, Democratic State Sen. Stephen Sweeney plans to introduce a bill to rein in the NFL's union-busting. This legislation would prohibit professional sports in New Jersey from using scab referees.

Sweeney says the purpose of his bill is to prevent players from being injured when inexperienced officials don't know how to control a game. I think it's also a matter of fairness to the refs locked out by the NFL, and this bill should pass.

Indeedity-doodledy, I also think Congress should revoke the NFL's antitrust exemption that has been in place since 1961. Last year, some members of Congress wanted to take away the exemption when the NFL tried locking out players. I already supported revoking it because of the NFL treating fans like criminals.

Who's really for big government - us or the NFL? Sounds to us like the NFL is, because we're not the ones who support frisking spectators.

With Hamilton County taxpayers being robbed to fund the Bengals' stadium, Hamilton County should follow New Jersey's lead.

(Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20120925_N_J__senator_wants_to_ban_replacement_refs.html)