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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by philnrunt JP- OK, soapbox time- if someone playing a kids game deserves 10 million bucks a year, how much does someone like Fergie deserve? This world is completely whacked when it comes to salaries for sports figures, actors, do nothing CEO's, etc. Around Indiana, GM has commercials directed towards their employees, because very few others can afford their vehicles. Thats not a good sign. When the everyday working man can't buy a pick-up, and at the same time a basketball player makes 80 million a year hawking 8$ sneakers that sell for 100$, thats just not right. Just my [2c].As for Brett, I'll take 2 years and split the difference. I'm an old Bears fan, defense is the big thing for me, so I'll be glad when he retires, but he is a true QB, and watching him is a blast. And by the way, havn't heard anyone say it so I will- How 'bout them Colts? And how 'bout that Manning! Just heard that the death toll has reached 77,000 over in Asia, my heart goes out to those folk. It looks like it only will rise, what a tragedy. Again it shows that when Nature flex's her muscle, man is only along for the ride. Also just heard that Jerry Orbach died, sure did like him in L&O.Gonna miss him. [/quote] Phil [:)] I think you are preaching to the choir on the sports salaries. [:(] I am not sure when it all happened but slowly our world has become upside down. [V] And some of the major league sports have been loosing attendance and viewers, geee, wonder why! Maybe if they didn't paid the OVERPAID players so much they could lower the prices for game tickets. Of course $2 for a 12 oz drink is overpriced too. Brett is a good QB and will be missed when he leaves the game. Now about the Colts . . . I am one who remembers when the snuck out of town late that fateful night and deserted a certain city. It is hard for me to support a team that does that. I used to be a B I G St. Louis Cardinals football fan, but when they went to Arizona, well not any more. I used to be an assistant manager at a major sports (clothing and shoes, etc.,) store. We received a 35% discount on shoes and clothing and the store STILL make money on those sales. Yes just like everything else they are WAY overpriced. Now more sad news about people many of us grew up watching on tv. *** Clark will not be able to host the New York New Years Eve celebration this year. He was put in the hospital in early December with a stroke, and is still there. He is 75 but doesn't look that age, however he is now definately looking older than he used to look. Remember how everyone said he just didn't seem to "age?" Well he is now. (We should all look as good as he does at 75.) Regis will be filling in for him on the celebration. btw, since we are discussing tv, sports, etc., let me just say that "The Duke" was my favorite actor. He stood out in a crowd when alive and still stands out in my memory. One of my favorite world leaders was Sadat, and another one is Margarat Thatcher. I remember the day when Sadat was assassinated, what a sad day. It seems that when someone is truly trying to bring peace to an area that those against it do the utmost to prevent it. The "Iron Lady" also went through some trying times, but stood tall in my opinion. Question for you all. If you could live in a different time and place, WHERE and WHEN would it be. Does a railroad figure into you decision? Would you also be guided by spiritual issues? Hard decision, isn't it? Well for me 3 "times" come into play. One would be an engineer or conductor on the 20th Century Limited during the days of steam. Another would be an engineer or conductor on the Super Chief during its days of operation by the SF. And the last "time" would be approximately 2000 years ago and being one who witnessed the life and miracles of Jesus, and a true follower of Him. Well let's hear your "times." [;)]
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