They’ve known exactly which plant was their problem for YEARS. They ignored the problem until the hospital deaths attracted enough attention that they had to shut down production. It wasn’t a supply chain problem and if there is any justice, people will go to prison.

They’ve known the plant has a listeria problem for years. This isn’t something caused by complexity.

I knowwwwww. Honestly - it’s everywhere. Have your damn cold cut sammich.

The main difference is the Mizzou players chose to get involved. You don’t troll someone into a political movement. To attempt to do so is to treat LeBron as a commodity and not a professional man with a family. If you think LeBron’s earnings are outrageous, then don’t support his team. Otherwise, we have no right to…

Chuck D died? Damn. Someone should tell him. If he knows he’s dead, he’ll definitely cancel his next tour.

The issues you take on are often emotional and complex Greg and I always look forward to reading your views. When I see your byline, I prefer to “get ready” — make sure I’ve got a fresh cup of tea and a place to put my feet up so I may take my time and absorb your thoughts and feelings. Thanks for another thought…

What influence does LeBron James have over a prosecutor and a grand jury? Your response makes no sense.

Yes, many do. However, NOBODY should be shamed into doing it

I’m with this article to the last two paragraphs, which seem kind of nutty (“clairvoyant optimism”?). We can ask our public figures to be courageous, even if it’s a high standard, but that’s not what’s happening. As noted, LeBron acting wouldn’t accomplish anything for the underlying causes. It would only further…

I’ve started a comment on this piece three times, and each time I get lost in the horror of the crime itself. I can’t find the words. So if this comes out poorly, I do apologize. Like a lot of people, I wish LeBron would take a position of leadership on this issue, but it’s certainly not his responsibility to do so. I…

Even when I was a small child writing letters to athletes, I knew that they didn’t have all that much time to respond. King is turning a very real, complex, and dangerous issue into an opportunity to hang out with his sports hero.

My new favorite commenter name and avatar. Well done.

I think that Shaun King must have REALLY, REALLY, REALLY loved this film. He, and the other Black Lives Matter activists are asking LeBron to play the Alex English part.

“Shit, I thought the police were justified, but since LeBron is sitting out a late December game, I guess maybe shooting that 12 year old WAS unjustified” is something I’m sure the prosecutor would have thought. Missed opportunity, LeBron.

Great read, thanks for your thoughts on this Greg. Hope you and yours have a happy new year.

I hope they pay you a shitload of money Greg.

Can’t wait to see him go up against Beverly—not only does she come off as very believable, but she publicly forgave him.

To insinuate that Beverly Johnson needs to use his name for publicity is fucking gross. Not nearly as fucking gross as what he has done to DOZENS of women, but gross none the less.

See Beverly, this is precisely why you don’t take the high road when you’ve had a crime committed against you.

I think that the scariest part of this is that he must truly, deeply believe that he’s done no wrong. Whatever story he’s told himself (and Camille) he’s told enough that he’s brainwashed himself (not her, though. She knows.) I feel like the realization would probably kill him where he stood; stop his heart. I hope it…