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Alexie writes: "I hate Kobe like other people hate the New York Yankees. And, man, it feels good to hate like that because I won't start any wars because of it. I get to hate without fear of violence. And my father hated Kobe like that, too."

I'm glad he was able to connect with his dying father, something I hope a lot of us can experience. But personally speaking, I hate sports metaphors. And to say, "I get to hate without fear of violence" seems to be a morally irresponsible view.

Posted by crazy hates | November 11, 2006 9:16 PM
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If you hate sports analogies, why do you read sport stories?

Posted by John | November 12, 2006 2:14 PM
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Thanks John, I also hate having to go to work on Monday morning. Will you call in sick for me?

Posted by crazy hates | November 12, 2006 6:53 PM

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