Houston Dynamo midfielder Colin Clark is under review by the MLS after he said a gay slur at a ball boy during his team's 2-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders on Friday.
Clark took to twitter on Saturday to apologize for his actions:
I'd like to offer a sincere apology to everyone who watched the game, especially the ball boy for whom I used awful language towards.
— Colin Clark (@cOlin_cLark7) March 24, 2012
I didn't mean to disrespect anyone and am sorry for letting my emotions get the best of me. It's not who I am and it won't happen again.
— Colin Clark (@cOlin_cLark7) March 24, 2012
The MLS must suspend Clark for a few matches to help him learn a lesson. Four to five matches is what I would give him.
Gay slurs have absolutely no place in our world, and this is a serious issue that the MLS needs to come down hard on. This kind of abuse, especially toward a kid, is not something that can be tolerated.
No matter how sorry Clark is for his actions, he must be held accountable for his mistake. The MLS could either fine Clark a lot of money or suspend him, as Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated points out:
Not saying Colin Clark should be fined $50K, but punishment needs to be severe. Easier to do so in MLS thru suspension than fine.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) March 25, 2012
By sending a message to Clark with either a large fine or a lengthy suspension, the MLS will show its players, coaches and all other people associated with the sport that gay slurs and other hurtful language will not be accepted.
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