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CoopersDad

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18. College sports is more pleasing for me, too.

Reply to misanthrope (Reply #17)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 03:47 PM

Apr 2025

Though, as a member of the K-16 educational industry, I see many more cases of sports taking away funding from academics, and that's a bummer.
Still, sports are for many a pathway to self-realization so I'm not gonna hold that against anyone.

Sports, arts, shop classes and the rest need to be supported.

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You're correct misanthrope Apr 2025 #17

College sports is more pleasing for me, too. CoopersDad Apr 2025 #18

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