Men in professional sports are expected to act maturely and deal with their problems in an appropriate manner. Should issues between them be acted upon seriously in the public or privately within the team?

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Bullying has always been a negatively connoted issue. Everyone can agree that this form of oppression unacceptable. However, many people have diff ering opinions on how to deal with such issues. Many deem it a private problem that should involve only the parties involved. Others take bullying very seriously and think that outside forces need to mediate the conflict.

Recently in the National Football League, bullying arose as a scandal within the Miami Dolphins. Player Jonathan Martin felt like he was being victimized and accused fellow team member Richie Incognito of bullying him.

The bullying stemmed from alleged racial slurs that Incognito had said and from other forms of unfavorable treatment.

A full investigation was launched and it is reported that the Dolphins organization is cooperating and is urging its other personnel to do so as well.

The members are being thoroughly interviewed by New York attorney Ted Wells in order to gather facts and prepare a fair report.

With such issues, those in the world of professional sports wonder if it is appropriate how Martin has dealt with the situation.