(July 27, 2019 at 7:37 pm)Aegon Wrote: I see. We are talking specifically about the U.S. teams, and what they get paid for representing the U.S. on these teams. In this specific context, it is fair to argue they deserve to be compensated far more. When extending to other pro sports, including the Women's Soccer League (not on the international level), we return to what I was saying.
That's a bit of goalpoast moving on your part, then. The bill is specifically targeted at the USNT and the USWNT, and the differences in their payouts, not all women's sports teams vs. their male counterparts.
I disagree with the method, but the motive is right. Tying government spending bills to this isn't the right way. It has no chance of passing and it allows Fox News to plaster it as "Breaking News" for a cycle or two and gin up the base.
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