Not trying to brush it off - but it is worth pointing out that there are worse things when people get all "ermahgawd, worst thing eva."
There is very rarely an incident where something isn't worse. Doesn't make it justifiable. And you ARE trying to brush it off. Because you're not just saying how terrible it is, but trying to deflect attention to all the worse things there are - and in doing so, indirectly, defending Suarez. Typical.
As I said, there is always something worse. A serial killer has nothing on Hitler, but doesn't mean when we think about what he's done we say "oh but, it's bad but, Hitler was worse" do we?
And frankly you and I have different views on what is worse. For example lets compare the 2 worst incidents (probably) in the WC so far - Song and Suarez. Both were disgusting acts and should both receive bans. But it's hard to explain; with Song, what he has done is a common physical reaction that occurs in humans. When someone has pissed someone off, they usually get physical with them and hit them. It on the other hand is not normal to bite someone.
We make these judgements all the time; some acts are always seen as worse than others despite them causing less pain, or despite the intent to cause harm being present in both cases. But there is just something about certain things, such as biting, spitting, pissing on etc, which are seen on another level to normal physical lashes. That's just my opinion, you're free to disagree (and I know you will).
I do agree that people saying this is the worst thing ever are OTT, but in context, he has done this 3 times which is why people are much more outraged and shocked than normal. You have to factor the multiple offender in when people make a judgement about it happening. I also think lifetime ban is OTT, but something serious has to be done here to set an example.
But with Liverpool and Uruguayan fans all jumping to defend Suarez, there lies the issue with football. Which is why it has fallen behind so many other sports in terms of sportsmanship. Certain things should be stamped out altogether no matter who you support or where you're from.
FFS.
bit extreme, but that's how irritated I am by you Liverpool fans who will defend him to the death. You're not the worst bunch of humans, but you do all need to take a seriously long look at yourselves.