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Thread #125468 Message #2937334
Posted By: gnu
30-Jun-10 - 12:29 PM
Thread Name: BS: World Cup 2010
Subject: RE: BS: World Cup 2010
goatfell...
Footballers are not heroes and I don't recall anyone saying they are. As for the soldiers, they are indeed heroes, each and every one. If it was up to me, they would be much better paid and much better taken care of than they are. As for footballers being overpaid, they make what the market will bear and can provide. Alas, I have no say in any such matters.
In any case, as a young man, I was a gifted athlete in superb physical and mental condition and I relished every second of competition in a number of sports. At 53, with a number of health issues from various sports (and other) injuries, I sometimes relish watching top notch athletes in high level competition. And, I enjoy discussing same with others who have insight regarding strategies, rules, ref'ing, play and so on.
I take umbridge at your insinuation that I have no compassion or appreciation for our brave men and women in uniform and that I look to any sports figure as a hero.
I understand your post, but I disagree with it completely.