In a message dated 6/7/99 4:33:16 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
 
<< What does the statement "Life ain't fair" have to do with this discussion
of
Title IX?!
 
Some people on this list have responded to the lack of opportunities for
women to play sports with the answer of "Life ain't fair, so learn to live
with it".  Well, the last time I checked, institutionalized sexism was
illegal in this country.  That means we all have an obligation to rid this
country of sexism.  It's NOT an issue of economic feasibility.  It's an
issue of equal opportunity under the law.  Athletic departments who don't
like offering women's sports should be read the "Life's not fair" speech,
not women athletes.
 
Do I support every aspect of Title IX?  Of course not, it has some major
flaws in it.  And I am disturbed by the instances of men's sports being cut
to comply with it.  But I support the basic values and concepts of Title IX.
 Sexism cannot be excused by simply saying "Life's not fair".  Bring on the
flames.....
 
Brian
(GO SIOUX, WCHA 4-PEAT IN 2000!!!) >>
 
I couldn't agree with Brian more, they should take that whole pot load of
money than women's athletics brings in to college athletics and use 100% of
it to fund women's scholarships.  I love fairness, especially under the law.
 
I can't wait until football is on network TV (big money) this fall and they
fill Michigan Stadium with 105,000 people all paying $30 per ticket to then
watch men toss the pig skin around. (3 Million per game.... Nice!)
 
Or watch the hockey team play in side of Yost Ice Arena ($30,000 per game)
 
 
And then after that game maybe we all can go to a women's volleyball game and
sit with the other 50 people in the gym that paid $2 to watch that match.
Maybe ABC will pick up that match too.
 
Fairness, what a concept.
 
 
And to all a good night,
 
Jerry
 
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