Of course I believe that domestic violence or spousal abuse is a no-no and if made public should be delt with by local court officials. Since they did with Artest, why does Stern think he needs to get involved and throw out additional punishment. Its like the NFL did it, so we should do it too?

Regular folk like us would keep it quiet enough where we could continue to work or would voluntarily request time off to deal with our issues.

Sports figures, particulary in the NBA and NFL make one mistake and they are marked and tagged for life and subjected to suspensions and ridicule.

Actors and singers pretty much get away with anything, especially the young starlets and the only thing comparble to a suspension is 30 days in rehab.....