From
where I sit it looks like changes are coming in Cleveland...
At
least to the Indians use of Chief Wahoo. The general consensus is
that the smiling indian is, at best, a dated caricature, and at worst
outright racist. Yes, this is a small step, but it's still a step in
the right direction. It's also a clear indication that ownership is
not just feeling the pressure, but realizing there is profit to be
made. Any change in uniform, however subtle, requires the die-hard
fan to make a new purchase. And, let's face it, it may be a sport,
but it's really a business. Now, if only we could do something about
the Reskins.
North
Carolina is face more trouble for the lack of actual education for
it's athletes...
Last
week it was kids taking classes that don't exist. Now, this
revelation. There's a certain assumption that someone in university
can actually read, sadly that seems to be another fallacy. Part of
what I find concerning is that these players graduated high school.
At least, I think they did. How the hell did any of these children
manage to get accepted? Did any of them take an SAT? If they can't
read past a grade 3 level in university, they couldn't read at that
level in high school, or in middle school for that matter. How much
emphasis was placed on learning to read and write and how much was
placed on learning to run and dunk? Yes, there should be focus on
the standards at the university level. But it's time to raise
questions about what's happening in basic schooling.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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