Language of sport

Madam, - Emotive words in relation to sports promote not only alcohol but violence

Madam, - Emotive words in relation to sports promote not only alcohol but violence. Examples: "Munster hunt down their prey" (Irish Times Nov 1st); "No Compromise!" - a shouting TV advertisement prior to the Ireland-Australia international rules match; "He takes no prisoners" - words of praise frequently given to soccer and GAA fullbacks.

Such words are associated not with maturity but with arrested development. Governing sports bodies should shout "stop"! - Yours, etc.,

GERARD SHEEHY,

Blackrock,

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Co Dublin.