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To: Willie Green
Only true amateurs over the age of 21 should be permitted to compete.

You would deny us that riviting performance by Sarah Jones from the last olympics? Just to name one of numerous examples.

And if it wasn't for those under 21, women's gymnastics would be nothing but a bunch of short fat chicks.

An amature is an amature, no matter the age.

I kind of agree with your stance on professionals but I don't think we should disqualify ours until the rest of the world disqualifies theirs. Which will never happen.

33 posted on 01/19/2003 8:51:46 AM PST by The South Park Republican
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To: The South Park Republican
You would deny us that riviting performance by Sarah Jones from the last olympics?

Sarah Jones was 27.

36 posted on 01/19/2003 9:08:07 AM PST by Willie Green (Go Sally Go!!!)
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To: The South Park Republican
And if it wasn't for those under 21, women's gymnastics would be nothing but a bunch of short fat chicks.

While I strongly support youngster's participation in competitive sports, I also think that they are often pushed too hard and too fast for the benefit of adults.

In general, I do not approve of competiton beyond the state championship level for any student athlete of high school age. Younger children should not compete beyond the local level.

In addition to women's Olympic competition, this would also affect such bizarre spectacles as the Little League World Series. So be it.

45 posted on 01/19/2003 9:36:04 AM PST by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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