justarunner wrote:
I refuse to read 34 pages.
So what's the lowdown, how does ST feel about this summed up neatly for me?
Thanks! :p
It's very split down the middle....just like how people look at this stuff generally in life.
Some people believe because you work hard, you should be rewarded regardless of what that work produces. It makes it extra special if you work hard and someone else makes a lot of money....again, regardless of whether you are contributing or not. These folks tend to support this movement.
Some people feel that you should be rewarded based on what you produce. If you're the driving force behind someone making money, you should be compensated for that. If you are not the driving force....well, then that's too bad. These folks tend not to support this movement.
So the question still goes unanswered.....why does 7th place "deserve" anything?
Is it because WTC makes a lot of money? Is it because they work hard? Is it because they contribute to participation? Is it because they drive revenue? Is it because everyone should be able to live the dream of a pro? No one has really given a good answer. At least for me. Saying, "WTC makes all this money, they should pay the pros more." is not good enough. That is making a direct correlation with WTC profits and pros.....does that really exist? If pros were gone tomorrow, how would that effect WTC? Interesting question and certainly not cut and dry.
TRS actually summed it up best with his last statement in the front page interview......
TRS: "From my point of view, I have loaned my genius to shine a bright spotlight on the issue of compensation for professional triathletes. It is now up to the professional athletes to act. If a group doesn't collectively come together in order to increase their negotiating leverage, then I will stop feeling sorry for them. There is only one rule in negotiation: he who cares more loses. Right now you are all too in love with the Ironman brand and KPR points. They have demonstrated that they don't really care about you. Figure out a way to make them care, or move on to another brand."
For once, we are in complete agreement......
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