What a blockhead

I read the news today where Kobe Bryant had used a slur against an official during a game, and that he was subsequnetly fined $100,000 for such a slur. I will say this I totally agree with the league on their stance to fine Kibe this amount of money, acutually though I truly think that he should've gotten suspended for a few games without pay so that in the future Mr. Bryant would think twice before making this type of statment, now I understand where he states that this was during the heat of the battle, and with the intensity of the game; but for him to make such an outlandish statement on a national tv game is totally disgraceful on his part, and for him to say that he said in the heat of the battle is ridiculous. Now he wants to appeal his fine, me personally he should keep his mouth shut, and pay the fine without hesitation I can tell you I played sports for a good part of my life and I would never in the heat of the moment make a derogatory statement like he did, and if I did I would certainly take my punishment like a man instead of whining about appealing it like he is. This is a different world that we live in today and we need to be more sensitive of others including gender, sexual orientation, and appearence among other things this is why diversity training is very important not only in the work place; but within the sports world as well hopefully Mr. Bryant will think about this the next time he wants to spout off at the mouth.