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freddyg12 · 01-18-2011, 10:59 AM

So much to say on this thread, where to start?

To all those that like to use the trite public servant examples w/teachers, policemen, etc., be aware that in some states & localities those employees have unions too. Just like the NFLPA, those unions are equally criticized for doing what unions do - trying to get the most for thier membership. (Never mind that virtually none of these professionals has to be the very best to get a job like an nfl player does.)

The main reason that I really get sick of hearing arguments like 'pro athletes don't do as much for society as teachers, but they get paid so much more...' is that the logic is essentially assuming socialism. Saying someone "should" make the same or less as someone else assumes that they are both being paid from the same pool of money, which in this case they obviously aren't. If you think teachers & pro athletes should make the same amount, you basically are saying you believe in the tenets of socialism.

Me? I'm not a socialist, and if I truly feel the players or owners are making too much or not deserving, I'll simply discontinue my consumption of the products they sell.

01-18-2011, 10:59 AM	#40
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Rock out with your Lockout So much to say on this thread, where to start? To all those that like to use the trite public servant examples w/teachers, policemen, etc., be aware that in some states & localities those employees have unions too. Just like the NFLPA, those unions are equally criticized for doing what unions do - trying to get the most for thier membership. (Never mind that virtually none of these professionals has to be the very best to get a job like an nfl player does.) The main reason that I really get sick of hearing arguments like 'pro athletes don't do as much for society as teachers, but they get paid so much more...' is that the logic is essentially assuming socialism. Saying someone "should" make the same or less as someone else assumes that they are both being paid from the same pool of money, which in this case they obviously aren't. If you think teachers & pro athletes should make the same amount, you basically are saying you believe in the tenets of socialism. Me? I'm not a socialist, and if I truly feel the players or owners are making too much or not deserving, I'll simply discontinue my consumption of the products they sell.