We've seen and heard about Friday night's NBA brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich. We're not impressed. We are impressed by tremendous feats of athleticism - high-flying slam dunks and acrobatic catches - because we can't do them ourselves. We are impressed by the ability to perform and the will to compete and win on a grand stage. We are impressed by these things because you entertain us. We are not impressed enough to worship you as heroes. We recognize you as flawed and fallen human beings, like ourselves, only with extraordinary physical gifts. … [Read more...]