Suppose that NFL referees applied the rules of the game as follows:

• The wealthiest players, because of the value they bring to the game by attracting fans and television revenue, get one yard added to each play where they advance the ball.
• Referees will not penalize minor rule infractions by the wealthiest players, in order to entice them to continue playing.
• Penalties against African-American players, particularly ones who do not pull as high a salary, will be enhanced by three to five yards.
• The score will start at 5 points for home teams with nice stadiums.

Would football still be a fair game? Would football even be a good game anymore? Would anybody want to watch that kind of sport?

Anyone see where I’m going with this?