In evaluating Humphreys's attitude to sports, I am inclined to find it both cynical and undeserved. In fact, sport arouses both controversy and advertising hype. However, sport's unrivaled ability to serve as a unifier leads me to dispute Humphreys's adverse claims. Sports are among the most beneficial influences on humanity. While sport may highlight some of man's less admirable traits, it simultaneously highlights his laudable qualities and it is these laudable qualities that should be noted rather than man's innate imperfections. Irrevocably, sport promotes competitiveness and aggression, but it also inspires pride, hope, love, passion and community. These positive virtues are expressed by the masses as a united, excited and enthusiastic group. And in manifesting these virtues as a united front, they are imparted to others, penetrating the monotony and conflict that inhibit the world. King David Linksfield witnessed this in 2011 when the boys' first rugby team won the rugby finals. While the victory was exhilarating, it was the love, brotherhood, pride and joy generated by this triumph that resonated throughout the school for the next few days. It was the victory that unified the school and was a testament to sport's ability to bring out the best in people. We can never forget the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, nor can we be unaware of the countless incidents that fans have resorted to. aggression. However, Humphreys' definitive statement that sport facilitates the decline of gang culture is perhaps too conclusive and the use of the word gang is a clever attempt to position sport negatively. Gang culture is characterized by intimidation and intentional violence with the goal of destruction. How... middle of paper... people of different economic statures have come together, but the players, both from the same team and from opposing teams, are united as equals, adhering to the same regulations and sensitive to the same victories and losses regardless of their financial situation. Finally, sports cannot be condemned as anti-family because, if handled correctly, the love of sports, whether playing or performing, can bring families together. While it is the idea of ​​a spouse or parent being a professional sportsman that displeases Humphreys, it should be noted that being a sportsman is a job and while the hours and travel can be grueling, there are many other occupations that require the same commitments. it is therefore deduced that sport, with all its splendor and its unparalleled unifying ability, is among the most positive influences on humanity, countering Humphreys' cynical statements.