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Albany, NY – Since athletes first took to the field to compete in feats of strength, they have risked not only the agony of, "de feet," but of the head, arms, legs, and everything in between.
New York state legislators will continue to debate the legalization of mixed martial arts next session, and last month a congressional panel heard testimony from researchers and athletes on the danger of concussions sustained by football and soccer players.
Should these sports, or any sport for that matter, be banned outright because of their potential for severe injuries? WAMC's Ian Pickus joins WAMC's Alan Chartock for sports and sports injuries on this edition of Vox Pop.