Ali near death (Ali has died at 74)

[Peter_Spaeth]

Ali never advocated racial violence as far as I know. I am not sure what point is being made.

[xplainer]

I knew it would not be popular, but I have never held Ali very high. Again, I don't wish his death or anything, I just think people should know his connections and unreported activity, before they say what a hero he is.

He has a very checkered past. Look into it.

I'll let this thread ride. Just exposing another side of his life story.

PM if you want to further the discussion.

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by xplainer

I knew it would not be popular, but I have never held Ali very high. Again, I don't wish his death or anything, I just think people should know his connections and unreported activity, before they say what a hero he is.

He has a very checkered past. Look into it.

I'll let this thread ride. Just exposing another side of his life story.

PM if you want to further the discussion.

Too bad he wasnt more like Pete Rose, Joe Paterno, Ray Carruth or OJ

[drmondobueno]

How can you forget the battles with Joe Frazier? What a pair of warriors those two were.

[timn1]

Originally Posted by ksabet

Too bad he wasnt more like Pete Rose, Joe Paterno, Ray Carruth or OJ

I never revered Ali as an athlete because boxing leaves me cold, but he was one of the most important figures of the Civil Rights movement, no question. And that's enough to make Ali d*mned important.

(Or maybe some of you guys still think we should be back in the 1950s where race relations are concerned... )

[Exhibitman]

Peter, whatever point it is, it is not consistent with the Judeo-Christian ethical system. Or did I miss the part about where it is good to say nasty things about people who are ill?

Ali has brought a lot of joy to a lot of people all around the world. I wish him well.

[BBSD]

Off the rails real quick.