Social (Media) Justice: Patriots Poking Referees, Courtesy of LeBron James
The Boston Celtics fouled the Los Angeles Lakers star, and New England’s tight end Hunter Henry didn’t drop the ball against the Minnesota Vikings. The New England Patriots’ season wasn’t doomed by bad officiating, but more so an anemic offense, a slew of injuries and general dysfunction. But that doesn’t change the fact that human referees suck. Possibly more than ever. In our rapid trend toward tech assisting every aspect of our daily lives, the mistakes of flawed, flesh-and-blood officials are becoming more stark. Tennis has done away with human linespeople. Robot umpires will rule minor-league baseball this season. And…
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