Glad I'm a broken-down old fart and not a kid. Never thought I'd feel that way, but I do -- especially after reading this:
"Paying to play; Cash-strapped schools are passing on rising costs to students, in fees for everything from athletics to afterschool clubs to parking" by Rich Fahey, Globe Correspondent | August 24, 2008
Private fund-raising has become vital to keeping many school sport programs afloat.
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Now I know education is more important, and I often rail against the sports, but THAT IS PRO ($$$) BALL!!!
The fact is, one of my FAVORITE THINGS on this planet is to attend the HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS!!!
Also see: Why Newspapers Suck
Anyhow, if the teams and players are wrecked because we DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH $$$ after the LOOTING in this state and this nation, yeah, I AM GONNA BE PISSED!!!!!!!
