My Thoughts On Plaxico And Pierce

I think we need to take a step back for a minute. Did Plaxico Burress do something wrong? Absolutely. Was it potentially dangerous? Certainly. Was it boneheaded and stupid? For sure. Could his short-term career be in jeopardy? Definitely, especially as a member of the Giants. But is it the worst thing in the world? No. Not even close. Burress didn't shoot anybody, and probably didn't intend to, either. He didn't threaten anybody. He isn't known for getting into fights. Running his mouth, sure, but he doesn't have a history of physical violence. Guns are fun. Actually, I'm not a huge fan of firearms myself, but I understand the appeal. I don't like High School Musical either, but other people do, and I get that. Burress was, in all likelihood, carrying the gun because it's cool. He was readily willing to unload the piece, and he clearly isn't all that handy with it. He has a gun license, so it's not like he's completely trying to duck the law. It's just that the license was expired, and ... (link)