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Paying NCAA Athletes Not a Moral Issue
On July - 21 - 2010
With Reggie Bush, UNC's defense, and Marcell Dareus in the news over improper benefits, or contact with agents, there is a renewed discussion over paying NCAA athletes.
On the Pay Them Side :
Athletes are often poor.
They put in too much time for sports to have jobs.
They generate millions of dollars for the schools they play for.
If you make money for someone, you should get paid.
On the Don't Pay Them Side :
They already get paid with an education, housing, and stipend.
Education needs to be the primary focus for these kids because few will play pro sports.
There isn't enough money to pay them.
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