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Originally Posted by Airbornelawyer
HGH was being discussed this morning.
I actually agree that these hearings are nothing more than political grandstanding.
However, I would point out that it is faulty logic to argue "We are at war, we don't need elected representatives worrying about ______." That same statement could apply to myriad issues, from the otherwise important (social security reform) to the ridiculous (these steroid hearings). The 1944 college football national championship was between Army and Navy; we were at war, why was our military worrying about football?
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Jesus Christ on a Crutch!
1. The 1944 college football championship was not played by soldiers, it was played by cadets. I doubt very seriously the CofS of the Army gave a tinker's damn about the game. The 82nd and 101st certainly didn't stop fighting in the Ardennes. You think Congress held hearings to determine if there was any cheating going on?
2. The difference, as you so aptly stated, is "the ridiculous". Social security reform could very well impact our willingness to fund the military in the future, among other things.
3. Social security reform will impact millions of Americans for a long time to come. Not a few hundred mama's boys playing a game.
4. Did you vote for a representative to represent your interests and protect your well being or did you vote for a Commissioner of Baseball by proxy?