You see, any of the traits identified in the 98 other answers absent character and integrity will eventually lead to some type of disconnect or debacle.

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"It is our responsibility to protect player safety and the integrity of our game, and this type of conduct will not be tolerated, " Goodell said.

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For those of us who conduct ourselves with complete integrity, and most professional investors do, this type of behavior makes the playing field less than level.

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