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<blockquote data-quote="gingergenius" data-source="post: 272519"><p>Ok, there are some SERIOUS inconsitencies in how people are punished.</p><p></p><p>Eye gougers get a 6 month ban. That's what Hartley got, and it is a fair punishment.</p><p></p><p>Alan Quinlan got 12 weeks for his. In my opinion this is to light; however there was a vague doubt over the incident which is why it may have been punished less harshly.</p><p></p><p>Schalk Burger getting 8 weeks is pathetic. It is purely because of who he is. He deserves another 18 weeks.</p><p></p><p>-------------------</p><p></p><p>Performance druggies should get kicked out for life. Fortunately we've had none of them. (I can't remember too much about Scott MacLeod)</p><p></p><p>Recreational druggies should have it graded, in accordance to the Law. For example, Cannabis is a Class B drug, and should give you less punishment that Cocaine.</p><p></p><p>Stevens was made an example of, and was lambasted by everyone. He got 2 years. As far as I'm concerned, he was a victim of being the scapegoat for a wider cocaine scene at Bath.</p><p></p><p>I think testing positive for a Class A drug like cocaine should get you a 52 week ban. After all, it's an arsehole drug to do.</p><p></p><p>This meens Harrison is a very lucky man, and Lipman, Crockett and Higgins should all be treated like they're guilty. They all deserve a year on the sidelines. Stevens got 2 years because it was such a shock, and the RFU wanted to wave its big dick around. Harrison got 8 months because he's not an England player, he's not in the public eye, and he's about to retire anyway. Pathetic.</p><p></p><p>Incidentally, cannabis should get you a fine. It's no worse than alcohol, which rugby players are notorious for consuming in large quantities. The fine should be the same as a punishment for being drunk and disorderly - in other words, both are minor illegalities and are punished as such.</p><p></p><p>---------------------</p><p></p><p>This thing with Williams is grossly unfair. Here is a case of a player being punished when the club is at fault. Harlequins should be given a hefty fine and a points deficit in next year's Heineken Cup.</p><p></p><p>To ban Williams for a year from all rugby is a disgrace. Firstly he is not to blame, and secondly a year is 52 weeks too long for the crime he comitted. Especially when you consider Harrison and Burger.</p><p></p><p></p><p>iRB & RFU: congratulations on once more handling your sport VERY badly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gingergenius, post: 272519"] Ok, there are some SERIOUS inconsitencies in how people are punished. Eye gougers get a 6 month ban. That's what Hartley got, and it is a fair punishment. Alan Quinlan got 12 weeks for his. In my opinion this is to light; however there was a vague doubt over the incident which is why it may have been punished less harshly. Schalk Burger getting 8 weeks is pathetic. It is purely because of who he is. He deserves another 18 weeks. ------------------- Performance druggies should get kicked out for life. Fortunately we've had none of them. (I can't remember too much about Scott MacLeod) Recreational druggies should have it graded, in accordance to the Law. For example, Cannabis is a Class B drug, and should give you less punishment that Cocaine. Stevens was made an example of, and was lambasted by everyone. He got 2 years. As far as I'm concerned, he was a victim of being the scapegoat for a wider cocaine scene at Bath. I think testing positive for a Class A drug like cocaine should get you a 52 week ban. After all, it's an arsehole drug to do. This meens Harrison is a very lucky man, and Lipman, Crockett and Higgins should all be treated like they're guilty. They all deserve a year on the sidelines. Stevens got 2 years because it was such a shock, and the RFU wanted to wave its big dick around. Harrison got 8 months because he's not an England player, he's not in the public eye, and he's about to retire anyway. Pathetic. Incidentally, cannabis should get you a fine. It's no worse than alcohol, which rugby players are notorious for consuming in large quantities. The fine should be the same as a punishment for being drunk and disorderly - in other words, both are minor illegalities and are punished as such. --------------------- This thing with Williams is grossly unfair. Here is a case of a player being punished when the club is at fault. Harlequins should be given a hefty fine and a points deficit in next year's Heineken Cup. To ban Williams for a year from all rugby is a disgrace. Firstly he is not to blame, and secondly a year is 52 weeks too long for the crime he comitted. Especially when you consider Harrison and Burger. iRB & RFU: congratulations on once more handling your sport VERY badly. [/QUOTE]
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