Do you think that football can actually bring a town together and fix its separation, or do you think it is only putting a band-aid on the problems? by Madeline Claas https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc en-us 2020-04-14 22:53:56 UTC 2025-12-22 17:54:02 UTC hello@padlet.com It genuinely brings people together for a moment or two, but it does not fix the long term problem. https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/509952563 2020-04-16 06:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/509952563 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/510787232 I think that football could indeed bring a town together, but it significantly depends on other conditions as well, such as the cooperation and compassion of the citizens living there. The town has to want to be united and put in the effort to fix its problems.]]> 2020-04-16 14:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/510787232 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/510878539 I agree, football allows for people to come together to enjoy watching and experiencing the game. It helps people bond and make friends, so yes, I do think it could fix separation, but if the problems are too large and the people of the town don't want to be united, then it won't work.]]> 2020-04-16 14:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/510878539 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511044374 I agree, football is a only a temporary fix. Yes it bonds people for a little while, but in reality, temporary joy does not equate to long term peace.]]> 2020-04-16 15:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511044374 I think it is just putting a bandaid on the problems. It only equalizes/connects people together within one scope of life: sports. Other economic/social disparities cannot be fixed by this. https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511137627 2020-04-16 16:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511137627 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511314728 I don't think football can fix separation more than any other sport. Sure, some people may find community and cooperation in football, but more needs to be done to fix these issues.]]> 2020-04-16 17:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511314728 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511440091 People can bond over many things, but ultimately I don't think that can bridge a gap between 2 defined groups that existed before. I think that there actually has to be a resolution of conflict in order to truly resolve these tensions and gaps]]> 2020-04-16 18:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511440091 https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511443962 I think football is something that many people enjoy so they can bond over common interests, but this isn't a long term solution simply because having similar interests with someone doesn't necessarily change your opinion ]]> 2020-04-16 18:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/claamad/ttd5msfgfgkrdsdc/wish/511443962