Most recent public comments by Dr. Branigan Roy https://nowcomment.com/users/43190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1323220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1323220 As someone who has played hockey my whole life, and experienced a variety of different rules, I would definitely say that the "no-check" rules work fairly well to reduce the amount of body contact seen. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:23:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1323219 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1323219 This is something most people would be expecting in this type of sport, but it is interesting to see it confirmed scientifically. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:21:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1321322 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136875?scroll_to=1321322 This statement reveals how concussions are not always very devastating early on, but can show up over time if frequent. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:10:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313723 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313723 Hockey is a game full of incidental contact that can be very impactful. There is a limit to what the league can actually do to prevent this. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:00:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313718 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313718 The higher-ups in the NHL still won't acknowledge these issues in a positive way. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:57:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136136?scroll_to=1313717 Sidney Crosby is arguably the best player in the world, and when he is getting concussed, it makes the league look more into these issues, Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:56:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309223 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309223 This article outlines possible solutions to reduce the likelihood of CTE occuring in players. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:26:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309221 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309221 One can clearly see the similarities between ownership in different sports to cover up these issues, as they are bad publicity. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:25:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135498?scroll_to=1309220 This issue has begun to bring more attention to the danger of the sport, especially at a political level. Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:24:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306680 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306680 Concussions impact different parts of the brain, which will, in turn, have effects like CTE, but also others. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:31:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306679 The correlation between CTE and more concussions is clear, but that doesn't mean that if you have a lot of concussions, you will get CTE. But there is still a large chance you can have other adverse effects. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:29:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306678 https://nowcomment.com/documents/134550?scroll_to=1306678 This demonstrates how this article goes in a different route than most of the common mindset in the sporting world. CTE is a large issue, but there are other debilitating effects that have less attention. Sun, 24 Mar 2019 18:24:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296135 Nice Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:16:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296107 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296107 By ending the article on a humorous tone, the author makes his/her writing stick out in the minds of the readers. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:05:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296085 By asking a question that many readers may have, the author captures more interest. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:02:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296062 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296062 By relating to the reader's possible feelings, the author helps to maintain the reader's interest. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:58:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296051 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1296051 This section adds humor to the passage and makes the reader more interested. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:55:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121970?scroll_to=1190127 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121970?scroll_to=1190127 The NSA could make their process more clear and out in the open, which could allow the public to be more knowledgeable about the situation, and possibly alleviate any concerns people may have. Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:26:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121970?scroll_to=1190107 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121970?scroll_to=1190107 Many of these policies could be argued to increase national security. The secretive nature of this whole ordeal, makes it hard to make any sure argument Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:24:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121976?scroll_to=1189776 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121976?scroll_to=1189776 Partisan gerrymandering Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:13:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121976?scroll_to=1189775 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121976?scroll_to=1189775 Normal people are much more oriented towards more extremist positions rather than moderate viewpoints. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:14:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121950?scroll_to=1189774 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121950?scroll_to=1189774 The amount of persons in the "mixed" section have been going down for the past ten years. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:08:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122875?scroll_to=1189603 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122875?scroll_to=1189603 One could argue for a different election style, devoid of parties, or possibly a set of rules to require more participation across the aisle. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:40:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122875?scroll_to=1189596 https://nowcomment.com/documents/122875?scroll_to=1189596 The root of political polarization in society stems from political parties being divided from the source Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:39:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189589 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189589 People need to be more open to different ideas, and not block them out. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:38:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189579 More knowledge and viewing of multiple sources for information leads to more ideas surrounding a particular topic. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:36:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/121947?scroll_to=1189565 People obtain information from many different sources. These separate sources help to confirm their previously held beliefs. It leads to further polarization, and leads to a vicious cycle. Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:34:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148923 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148923 This is something that has occurred a few times reading the other articles. With how Congress is being run, it is very difficult to get any bill or act through, especially if it is slightly controversial. This makes a lot of the money spent somewhat futile. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:43:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148911 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148911 It is not just the NRA that interacting with politics in this way. The part about how the money won't show until after the elections isn't something that seems like it would be a good thing. It feels like that system could possibly be abused. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:35:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148903 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1148903 It is pretty incredible to see just how much these groups spend on elections. It shows how much influence they have in modern day politics, and how the government is being run currently. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135007 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135007 This is another source that talks about the influence that certain gun activist groups have a large role in Congress, by donating lots of money to candidates, who may or may not even have ties to guns. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135004 Students who maybe cannot vote, can still have an impact in influencing democracy. This is a very important idea, and will help solidify another generation off democracy. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135002 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1135002 It is nice to see an example of people caring about politics and their lives. If everyone can do this, then our society will be much better. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134876 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134876 Especially in this particular political climate, with such division, many groups find themselves having viewpoints where they don't give any leeway for the other side, which causes people to not get anything done. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134872 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134872 It is interesting to see how much control this group has in politics, which make you think about if that is something that is good or bad. It would defiantly come down to whether or not you agree with what they are advocating for however. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134870 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134870 I always thought the NRA were the most hardcore pro-gun groups, but this group is definitely more extreme. The idea of doing something over principle isn't something that should happen that much in politics, especially if it affects a lot of people. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134867 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1134867 The beginning of the article was pretty clear in the way it showed that this republican candidate was not actually that pro-gun rights, but certain gun groups still said he was so they could give him money, which demonstrates a interesting look at what the actual interests are for these groups. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1130454 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1130454 I would understand if it was a person who would help cement their viewpoints, but not in this scenario. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1130453 https://nowcomment.com/documents/116255?scroll_to=1130453 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:26:33 -0400