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NO HELMET SYSTEM CAN PREVENT CONCUSSIONS OR ELIMINATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES WHILE PLAYING FOOTBALL.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>The warning label continues with some information about the symptoms for concussions and concludes by repeating the original warning: &quot;TO AVOID THESE RISKS [OF PLAYING FOOTBALL], DO NOT ENGAGE IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL.&quot;<\/p>\n\n<p>A visitor to the website can&#39;t access any content until he or she checks a box next to the words &quot;Please indicate that you have read and understand [this warning label].&quot;<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Possible Preaching Angles: <strong>(1) Discipleship; Counting the Cost; Risks; Persecution<\/strong>&mdash;At least this company is utterly honest about the risks of playing football. In a similar way, the Bible is honest about the risks of following Jesus. 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