The Price <i> Is</i> Too High for Some, but Football Is Worth It for Others

The article on lifetime injuries to football players was especially appropriate on New Year’s Day, when millions of people watch the bowl games that have become sacred traditions. I hope The Times will follow up with articles that explore whether on balance the mass fascination with contact sports is socially damaging or has worthwhile, redeeming features. If the net effect is deemed to be destructive, what should or could be done to wean us from football to less brutal sports?

SYLVAN GOLLIN

Claremont