Nice going, GOPee. Air Force academy calling off basketball

[muntrv]

games due to shutdown. On ESPN just now.

[DavidDvorkin]

1. The military academies shouldn't have sports teams

It's an absurd waste of taxpayer money.

[Irish_Dem]

2. AF cadets won't die if they miss a game. They are getting a free education.

Free room and board.
Free medical care.
AND a monthly stipend.

All worth about a $500,000.

They better not whine.

[FarCenter]

3. They should have sports teams, but not varsity intercollegiate ones.

They should have intramural sports teams in sports relevant to military duties, such as pentathlon, biathlon, fencing, judo, etc.

[DavidDvorkin]

6. Yes, I agree with that.

[DrDan]

4. of course they should. What about the military bands - I suppose you support shutting them down.

At least the sports teams recoup some of their expenses.

[Baitball Blogger]

5. It is a good way to recruit athletic cadets.

Scholarship $$$.