Should Rio Ferdinand be charged with racism?

[Sir Enoch 10]

It is alleged that Rio has condoned the use of a racist term on twitter. Should Rio now face investigation by the Football Association and moreover, have a case to answer to in the courts?

[Halibut 12]

In short, no.

[Davekowl 10]

What amazes me is that these footballers make this kind of comment when they have just seen what trouble can be caused by such statements . Are they really thick or is it done to keep them in the headlines ?

[Mecky 10]

What amazes me is that these footballers make this kind of comment when they have just seen what trouble can be caused by such statements . Are they really thick or is it done to keep them in the headlines ?

 

You said it

[mj.scuba 10]

What amazes me is that these footballers make this kind of comment when they have just seen what trouble can be caused by such statements . Are they really thick or is it done to keep them in the headlines ?

 

Yes. Thick.

[*Ryan* 11]

Its a load of balls about nothing, everyone is turning out to be a racist these days.

[Chris_Sleeps 10]

To be controversial, I remember a councillor got in trouble once for calling someone else a 'coconut'.

 

Calling someone a 'choc ice' is the same idea under a different name.

 

Add: Found it. Daily Mail.co.uk - Black coconut insult councillor

Edited July 16, 2012 by Chris_Sleeps

[BarryRiley 10]

I don't think he should be investigated for racism but it really shows the way he thinks. Evidently in his mind it's black vs white and any black person to side with a white person over someone of their own race is a traitor regardless of the situation.

 

A worrying view for a role model to hold.

[Ousetunes 10]

It merely shows the intelligence, or lack of, of today's grossly over-rated, overpaid footballer.

 

I doubt many could count to six, write their name or wipe their own bottoms.

[BarryRiley 10]

It merely shows the intelligence, or lack of, of today's grossly over-rated, overpaid footballer.

 

Supporting the view that people should automatically support others of the same race or be seen in a negative light shows more than lack of intelligence

[Skirmisher 10]

In short, no.

 

Your reason for this?

[*Ryan* 11]

Your reason for this?

 

Because the media will make a big drama out of nothing for a story.