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Cajungator26 09-25-2006 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by merasmag
super bowl's in miami, right cajun?

Yep, they're playing it at the Dolphins stadium next time around.

Samm 09-25-2006 02:23 PM

The TRA money that was given to the jocks guild in the past was simulcast money which was more than enough to cover the jocks... Dr. G felt they should get more (so he could get more of course) There was a continuing arguement that Jocks should be paid like every other pro athelete.... my brothers are pro's... in rowing (should say where.... one had a career ending injury) yet they did'nt get pay or benefits of any kind.. we all chose... yes this is different as it is a gambling entity... but until we bring back the regalness of the sport... we are all doomed! How many of you have insurance? How many of you work with horses? (not implying that if you don't then you don't understand... just that insurance is way out of reach for the average American). All tracks need slots... then I wouldn't mind simulcast moneys going to insurance for ALL in the industry.. including Trainers!!

Honu 09-25-2006 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Samm
The TRA money that was given to the jocks guild in the past was simulcast money which was more than enough to cover the jocks... Dr. G felt they should get more (so he could get more of course) There was a continuing arguement that Jocks should be paid like every other pro athelete.... my brothers are pro's... in rowing (should say where.... one had a career ending injury) yet they did'nt get pay or benefits of any kind.. we all chose... yes this is different as it is a gambling entity... but until we bring back the regalness of the sport... we are all doomed! How many of you have insurance? How many of you work with horses? (not implying that if you don't then you don't understand... just that insurance is way out of reach for the average American). All tracks need slots... then I wouldn't mind simulcast moneys going to insurance for ALL in the industry.. including Trainers!!

I work with horses and I dont have insurance other than what my boss has which covers me up to a million dollars. I recently looked into getting myself some health insurance and came to find out that with pre- exsisting injuries(from riding races) and the line of work Im in (excercise riding) it would cost me no less than 400.00 a month to get insurance and that is only basic with dental, no vision. I dont agree that anyone should pay for anyone's personel health insurance period but I do believe that while on the job workers should be taken care of with no limit.


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