Discrimination Either Way      
     
   Little Sisters of the Poor are appealing the Obamacare mandate that requires them to provide contraceptive and abortifacient coverage in their employee health plans. 

   Meanwhile, a Colorado website designer has appealed a federal court's order upholding a ban on creative professionals talking about beliefs when explaining business decisions. What in the world? 

   Perhaps some day a court will rule that we can't mention Christ in our blogs. We might offend someone.

   Do anti-discrimination lawmakers and courts discriminate?

 New Adventure for Amateurs 
  
   For decades the National Collegiate Athletic Assn. has vigorously enforced amateur status for college athletes. 

   Meanwhile, universities, their employees such as coaches, and TV networks, sporting goods companies etc. cash in on the popularity of college sports, mainly football and basketball. Those two sports also finance the other 30 some sports on campus.  

   Many athletes get scholarships and other financial aid, while the above types profit from their ability to entertain us. 

   California passed a law that will allow amateurs to receive money for the use of their names, images and likeness. Fair enough. Other states are following suit, and the NCAA reluctantly is playing along.

   It's labeled a promise of "lucrative sponsorship deals for the biggest stars." 

   WHOA! 

   How would you like being a nameless hunk blocking hard for backfield mates who become stars and receive endorsements? And you - from a dysfunctional home without the means teammates might enjoy. Happy locker room! 

   Who will prevent cheaters from quietly promising financial deals to recruits? 

   We like the intent. We'll watch the implementation.

      Jimmy