Originally posted by Gibby:
We should be concerned at any time our tax dollars are not used to our fullest advantage. KSHSAA's goal, as I see it, is two-fold. Their first mission is to protect all athletes/activities. The second is to act as an activist in the best interest of Kansas athletic participant. I don't see how this is possible by not being able to vote. If your state legislator decided to abstain from voting because it was in the best interest of his constituents, or better yet, been barred from voting, I'm guessing you would lead a campain that removed the individual.
I would say you are right regarding the KSHSAA's responsibilities. Unfortunately the two responsibilities in this instance are counterproductive to eachother. In order to remain a voting member, the KSHSAA would have to adopt rules that in their opinion (and mine) would be detrimental to our athletes and the sport of wrestling in general in Kansas. They had to make a choice, and they chose our athletes here in Kansas over the ability to cast a vote against something they do not want. The mere act of voting in this instance, while important, pales in comparison to the importance of doing what is right for Kansas wrestling, which is what the KSHSAA is attempting to do.
