CushionTrack: "We'll fix or replace SA surface"

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You make a valid point, to a certain extent, but we do foot the bill. I am all for backstretch worker's rights, and wish they were all treated well, but that doesn't mean I will allow someone who works on the backstretch to insist that their job does not depend on bettors. That is simply not true. Without us wagering there is no show.....period.

I think it would be unfortunate if people felt that the backstretch community does not care a great deal about the bettors. Many are acutely aware that without us there's no game to play. Honu is not aware of this. She claims that there would be racing on phantom estates and she would be employed by some Lord of the Manor in his pursuit to best his fellow bon vivants.

I don't agree.

You see, you are still carrying on a one-sided argument. You are making statements like "we do foot the bill" and "Honu is not aware of this." Excuse me?

Honu wrote this earlier in the thread: "I know that gambling is what fuels most of the sport...". So what is she not aware of? She went on to add, "... but let me tell you something , if they just raced for a trophy and bragging rights in the Kentucky Derby there would still be horses running in it ." I think that is correct. There wouldn't be much other racing, but there would probably still be a Triple Crown. I don't think Honu ever suggested that the sport would be anything like it is today without the bettors.

I don't think Honu ever stated that she would still have a job if betting disappeared from the sport. But you are suggesting she did say that.

I'm not taking sides in this. You are both guilty of personal attacks and putting words in the mouth of the other during this thread.

--Dunbar