Why should the AFL stay out of politics?
Whenever an organization expresses its' views on a divisive or topical issue it offends those with contrary views. Given how easily people seem to get offended these days that's a problem. More the point there's the fundamental question of whether its the AFL's business to stick its' nose in political & social issues matters all, to which I would answer no.
The AFL is a sporting body. Not a political organization. The moment it seeks to exploit its' popularity to influence the population on political matters it effectively becomes one - difference is it
isn't being run as a political party, so AFL executives have a free hand to publicly support Gay marriage, euthanasia or abortion for instance,
without having to consult the organization's membership on which side they support. More the point who does the AFL represent? Does it represent only AFL club players & staff, or every club's membership base as well? Does it represent every grassroots local club that plays AFL? You can see where this is going, and why it is a very BAD idea for the AFL to abuse its' power for political ends. It was not created to do so.
Oh, and its come to my attention there are several Geelong supporting flogs now actively stalking me on these forums & reading all my posts - to you gentlemen I kindly issue the following rejoiner: GO **** YOURSELVES
