Donald Sterling Clippers owner alleged racist.

[MCI transplant]

You all seem to faill too realize the NBA is not a police agency, they didn't tape him. It's a civil matter, not criminal.
 
You are all not getting the concept, the NBA Is not a police agency, nor was he charged with a crime by the NBA, they didnt tape him, it was released to the public and they reacted.
 
He has signed an agreement to abide by the NBA rules, constitution and bylaws, he violated it and now has to pay the price.
 

Oh, they'll do whatever they feel they have to do, but technically, on what grounds?------- And on the Civil side of this, I do believe someone is going to pay, big time, for this!!!

 

[delldude]

Not to worry....the goony looking chickie violated US law. She will go down....shes enjoying her Andy Warhol at the moment.

 

[eolesen]

Certainly, it looks like her future run for public office is being called into question...

 

[Ms Tree]

Sorry Tree! I disagree! ------- the Statement in fact is------ "if a third party " illegally" records a conversation (as in this case) law enforcement  may (not) use that information. Read:   http://jacksonandwil...rs-wiretapping  ---------- Also, even though we may not agree with what Mr.Sterling said, there is nothing illegal about any of it! 

OK.  I guess the laws in CA are different.  Each state can have different laws regarding privacy.  I believe in TX only one party needs to be aware of the fact that the conversation is being taped.
 
So far as I am aware, no one of relevance is saying is words were illegal.

 

[MCI transplant]

Is Mr.Sterling a Raciest?------ Yes, he probably is! ----- But is that against the Law? -------- No it's not!

 

[Ms Tree]

No one said it is against the law did they?

 

[SparrowHawk]

Let's allow the voice of Liberty weigh in.

Couple of key points.

1. Conversation took place in his own home. Many of us say things that maybe don't have the "filters" of polite politically correct phrasing. There should be an expectation of privacy.

2. Last time I looked the 1st Amendment was still in place (Thanks to the 2nd). The Amendment is there not to protect discussions regarding the weather. It's there to protect the kind of vulgar remarks made by Mr Sterling.

3. As far as I know Mr. Sterling's Franchise Agreement doesn't have a morals or conduct clause, so essentially he is free to speak as he choses without repercussions from the League.

4. Potential customers of the Clippers are equally free to attend Laker games. If Sterling's comments offend then keep your money in your wallet. Or spend it elsewhere.

5. What prevents the NBA from banning or regulating speech of any kind it determines to be "Detrimental to the League".

6. Individual Liberty permits you to be a rich flaming jackass. Sometimes Morons are the cost of Liberty.

 

[700UW]

The NBA is not using a law to ban him, you are failing to grasp that.

He violated NBA rules, not the law.

The NBA is not the police or prosecutors.

Do you not understand the difference?

 

[cltrat]

yes and they are using an illegally gotten tape by an individual with questionable motives to do it.
 
most public figures won't say it  so not to seem to support Sterling but it sure looks that way

 

[700UW]

ESPN reported this morning he knew he was being taped.

TMZ released it to the public, but once again the NBA is not a judge or jury, they are not charging him with anything criminal, he violated the NBA rules.

You and others are confusing criminal and the NBA.

 

[SparrowHawk]

3. As far as I know Mr. Sterling's Franchise Agreement doesn't have a morals or conduct clause, so essentially he is free to speak as he choses without repercussions from the League.

If you have rules or standard contracts for Franchisee's please share with them with us.

Secondly, If Sterling had said, "I wish those no good lazy N-words that work off court for me would join the IAM" I bet he'd be just swell.

 

[eolesen]

ESPN reported this morning he knew he was being taped. TMZ released it to the public, but once again the NBA is not a judge or jury, they are not charging him with anything criminal, he violated the NBA rules. You and others are confusing criminal and the NBA.

ESPN reported that Stiviano's lawyer claimed she had his consent, which is a far cry from "he knew he was being taped". If he denies it and it isn't actually stated on the tape (which is why telemarketers and call centers state it up front) or otherwise declared in writing, then it is hearsay.

 

[Ms Tree]

It would seem there is something in Sterling's contact that allows the NBA to boot him out with a majority vote.

I guess he can sue the lady who taped him for damages but that's a separate issue. The NBA does not seem to care how the info got out into the public, just that it is out there.

 

[MCI transplant]

No one said it is against the law did they?

If that's the case, than on what grounds does the NBA have for booting him out?  Like :E" stated, they know about his feeling towards  blacks for years.

 

[eolesen]

Banning him was effective enough to quell the dissent with the players union. The fact is he's 80, fighting prostate cancer, and will be dead at some point (sooner than later from the looks of him).

Silver may be on a witch hunt, but is it really worth it to the other owners to set the precedent of forcing an owner out, knowing it could turn into lawsuits and even more ugliness? What potential can of worms and exposure does it open up for the rest of the owners who might have their own warts & skeletons?...