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I didn't say that fighting is entertaining, but that fighting maintains safety, and many unrelated safety measures would reduce entertainment.
Less fighting is probably a means, yes? The end is well-being and safety?
It's how most hockey leagues and tournaments work, allowing for even better comparisons.
Got it, I think I misunderstood your position about fighting and safety. I get your point now. Thanks!
In the news...it's not often that a link to icanhascheezburger.com is appropriate and on topic at LW. So let's savor the moment!
There was no norm to stop the conflict with a one-on-one fight ended by referees after the parties were tired, nor a secondary one for the conflict to be between all members on the court paired off 5v5, so it went straight to a bench clearing brawl.
Assuming nuclear arsenals were universal and impossible to disarm, I would be wary of extremist conventional arms control.