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There are better ways to learn discipline than beating on another human being.

posted 4 years, 12 months ago
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I think this is a horrible decision. There's already enough violence available to children, we don't need to glorify it even more. Why can't we concentrate on the less base side of humanity? I strongly disagree with the gentleman who said it's like a game of chess. In a chess game each move is pondered for a long time, while in cage fighting you rely on instinct without thinking. Let's bring attention to people who make humanity liveable like scientists and artists. I will be boycotting CBS.

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How about spending the money on academics. Why not raise graduate student stipends, for one? The typical stipend is almost embarrassing and is not competitive with other major universities. After all it is theses individuals, not basketball players, who will most likely be the leaders of tomorrow.

posted 5 years, 3 months ago
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