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3. Athletes are paid for their performance, and star athletes are celebrities

Reply to JayhawkSD (Reply #1)

Thu May 21, 2015, 11:20 AM

May 2015

CEO's are paid for their connections. There is no correlation between pay and stock performance.

Ask how many people are clamoring for A-rods autographs now. Or Bonds' . Compared to non-cheater stars like Kershaw.

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Is there similar resentment against athletes? JayhawkSD May 2015 #1

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HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT May 2015 #2