"To a degree, the fans have created the problem with their mindless hero worship, willingness to pay anything to attend events and laying out insane amounts of cash for overpriced merchandise. Do you think the players on the Cavs care that the Q was built with taxpayer money? Why does a society that cannot afford to properly fund education for our children subsidize arrogant, multi-millionaire athletes?" - samstheman
View full sizeQuicken Loans Arena.In response to the story When it comes to the pro athlete, fraternity is more vital than integrity: Bill Livingston, cleveland.com reader samstheman thinks the fans are at least partially to blame for athletes' attitudes. This reader writes,
"To a degree, the fans have created the problem with their mindless hero worship, willingness to pay anything to attend events and laying out insane amounts of cash for overpriced merchandise. Do you think the players on the Cavs care that the Q was built with taxpayer money? Why does a society that cannot afford to properly fund education for our children subsidize arrogant, multi-millionaire athletes?"
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