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25 Nov 12
25 Nov 12
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The acts were unspeakable. That's so far beyond dispute it shouldn't need to be said.
I'm sure that this has been discussed, but I missed it. Why does a private organization have the right to fine a government entity? If the NCAA can fine a member that is a publicly funded university - heavily, and through an extrajudicial process - for the misconduct of its officials, where does its power stop? Aren't they effectively fining the state government? After all, what's to stop a state legislator from throwing $60 million in Penn State's line item?
25 Nov 12
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Originally posted by sasquatch672I kind of like the idea. Now if we can just find a way to impose taxes on politicians in Washington all will be well with the world.
The acts were unspeakable. That's so far beyond dispute it shouldn't need to be said.
I'm sure that this has been discussed, but I missed it. Why does a private organization have the right to fine a government entity? If the NCAA can fine a member that is a publicly funded university - heavily, and through an extrajudicial process - for the misc ll, what's to stop a state legislator from throwing $60 million in Penn State's line item?
Oh, I forgot, they don't pay taxes. My bad. 😳
25 Nov 12
Originally posted by sasquatch672Penn State is a voluntary member of the NCAA. If they don't like its rules, they can leave (it's not "perpetual" and "inviolable" like the US).
The acts were unspeakable. That's so far beyond dispute it shouldn't need to be said.
I'm sure that this has been discussed, but I missed it. Why does a private organization have the right to fine a government entity? If the NCAA can fine a member that is a publicly funded university - heavily, and through an extrajudicial process - for the misc ...[text shortened]... ll, what's to stop a state legislator from throwing $60 million in Penn State's line item?