[Phogge]

I've been re-watching Burns' baseball series lately. I have become convinced that all athletes play in some kind of servitude. With due respect to the Selective Service System during crises I think drafts are un-American in our capitalist society. Kids are not barred from attending their favorite college if qualified and they shouldn't be forced to play for a crappy organization like the Marlins or the Niners. Maybe confusion would reign at the highest levels but freedom should out.

BTW, a number of ex-teammates who never got beyond AA or AAA are happy that they did get a chance to play for pay.

[Phogge]

I've been re-watching Burns' baseball series lately. I have become convinced that all athletes play in some kind of servitude. With due respect to the Selective Service System during crises I think drafts are un-American in our capitalist society. Kids are not barred from attending their favorite college if qualified and they shouldn't be forced to play for a crappy organization like the Marlins or the Niners. Maybe confusion would reign at the highest levels but freedom should out.

BTW, a number of ex-teammates who never got beyond AA or AAA are happy that they did get a chance to play for pay.