Everyone agrees that there exist serious flaws in Title IX. The law was
written as a basis and has passed its time. It is time to write a new
law which is far more comprehensive.
 
Laura J. Lyons wrote:
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> In a message dated 6/8/99 3:35:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
> writes:
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> << Granted,
>  there are probably situations where the facilities and everything need
>  improving, but the door itself is already open. Title IX has accomplished
>  that, but now the situation has changed  >>
> The difference is that the door is held open for men, whereas the women must
> STILL pry it open.  Again, using Title IX to add a new team is not a quick,
> guaranteed process. Sometimes it takes years of requests, threats, and
> appeals to add a sport.
> As flawed as Title IX may be, it's still got a long way to go to achieve its
> goal. The administrators have got to stop looking to make the painful,
> visible cuts (i.e. mens sports) and make the less painful (equipment,
> uniforms, etc.) cuts to all programs to make it work if they really can't
> swing it financially.  By cutting mens teams, they create an uproar and a
> natural resistance to Title IX. That's what they want. It makes it easier for
> them to hide behind the law.  Title IX is NOT supposed to cut mens programs
> to gain womens teams.
>
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