Dead athletes' brains show extensive damage from concussions

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/26/athlete.brains/index.html

I have never been a fan of violent sports. It really shouldn't be too surprising to discover that the sum total of several concussions is often extensive brain damage. I hope today's parents take note of this research and keep their children from participating in violent-type (with deliberate slamming, butting, hitting, etc.) sports like football and wrestling--and boxing. Competitive sports don't need to be violent to be fun. There are so many sports that lend themselves to competition without violence: basketball, baseball, tennis, archery, skating, swimming, diving, etc., etc. Choosing those types of sports could keep our children safer from brain injury.