This is a pathetic attempt to control US swimmer's incomes.
What the hell is behind this inane decision?
Are we trying to kill off the sport slowly?
This decision is ridiculous !
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You need to look more closely at this decision before you make comments. The USOC is a private organization and can set its own rules. Athletes realize that when they elect to compete. They don't have to like the rules. If the USOC has entered into private contracts with companies to advertise, and thus fund, a percentage of their operations and generate overall income for the Olympic movement, then all athletes will benefit.
To get the full impact of Geek's post, I suggest listening to the Bolchevik Anthem in the background.
I am little uncertain about this statement, because the only support I have for this claim is the entire history of humanity, but when a small group of people control the financial well being of the masses, the small group does not benefit the masses in an equitable fashion.
Tell me Geek, should the USOC distribute its new found cash to each according to his needs?
You need to look more closely at this decision before you make comments. The USOC is a private organization and can set its own rules. Athletes realize that when they elect to compete. They don't have to like the rules. If the USOC has entered into private contracts with companies to advertise, and thus fund, a percentage of their operations and generate overall income for the Olympic movement, then all athletes will benefit.
To get the full impact of Geek's post, I suggest listening to the Bolchevik Anthem in the background.
I am little uncertain about this statement, because the only support I have for this claim is the entire history of humanity, but when a small group of people control the financial well being of the masses, the small group does not benefit the masses in an equitable fashion.
Tell me Geek, should the USOC distribute its new found cash to each according to his needs?
