Originally posted by Gibby:
"Which would be a great idea, but as he/she knows (or should know) this is not the case. In order to not be concerned about something would mean you did not waste your time in creating a rule to govern it by. It’s like blowing your nose. No laws on how to do it, so we don’t concern ourselves with it. However, rules are in place for FS/GR, rules of which in my opinion are restrictive. This would mean that they ARE concerned. So much that they create rules for their constituents, i.e., the schools."
Of course the rules have little to do with FS/GR, but rather are intended to promote kids to stay involved in their high school activities.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"If you consider being removed from voting in the national adoption of rules as winning, yes we've won. What a great message to send to our kids.” I’m still curious as to how many states actually don’t have voting rights for wrestling. I have yet to receive any minutes."
I don't consider being removed from voting on national rules losing much like you don't consider not following FILA rules wrong. Some rules work for Kansas/USAW and others don't. Trying to make FILA out to be some political animal that NWCA isn't, is absurd. If you had spent much time reading instead of running your mouth you would find as many coaches nationally that have a distaste for the NWCA as you do FILA.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"Showing true intelligence, Sportsfan either didn’t realize we do have such choices within our ballots. Judges are one. Bond issues another. In small towns, the mayor may run unapposed. Same true for city/county council. America, under this person’s astute knowledge, is a third world country."
As I pointed out, which went over your head, having but one choice up or down with the result causing you to lose your voting rights is no choice at all.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"That’s like saying the UN has control of America. Many countries have their own version of wrestling. FILA is an international body. Hence the UN comparison."
And so do many states!
Originally posted by Gibby:
"Because I did not answer this question (sorry, I thought it was rhetorical. I didn’t know you really didn’t know the makeup of the organization) in a timely fashion, I do answer it later:"
Don't worry about being timely. I know it takes some people longer than others to formulate their opinions and answers. I'm sure this hatred you have for authority wasn't formed in a day.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"Of course this person knows exactly my history and once realizes that the really don’t know much about me, KSHSAA, KWCA, or anything for that matter, posts something they (again) know nothing about. In fact, if it weren’t for my candor and sincerity, sportsfan wouldn’t even know this much."
I don't need to know "exactly" your history but something you might learn one of these days is, it really doesn't matter if you were fired for imcompentence or insubordination. To an employer they are one in the same.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"And I’m curious, as it’s been explained to me Does the fact that KWCA hasn’t moved toward championing the cause mean they don’t agree? No."
No, as I explained, just the majority. Which is the group I agree with. There is your civic lesson for the day.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"Things I have brought to the discussion:
5. By becoming voting members of the organization, we can be in the room as voting takes place and can take a proactive measure to limit the numerous nuances by being a leader in the causes that will come forward throughout time. Can do it by sitting on the bench."
I suppose we all should accept your OPINION as fact but I refuse to do so!
Originally posted by Gibby:
"6. In the list of litigation, as I’ve explained, if there is a better plan out there, it should be adopted. Granted, no one has ever died in Kansas, in the event someone does – we’re sitting ducks. Even if cost was a concern, and let’s say its $1000 dollars, if something were to happen, would a jury of our peers be willing to agree with us in our statement of “we didn’t adopt the national plan because we couldn’t come up with $1000 dollars?”"
This one bothers me the most. For someone who has trouble staying employed as a coach I don't think you should be moonlighting in the legal profession. I would leave that to paid attorneys which I'm sure the KSHSAA has at their beckoning.
Originally posted by Gibby:
"Sportsfan, I encourage academic debate. What is it that you brought to the table of discussion again?"
Nothing but reason, along with a good deal of respect for those actually working in the field of high school athletics like members of the KWCA and KSHSAA.
