Pros And Cons Of The 13th Amendment

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As the heavily debated supreme court case arrived at its final verdict last Saturday, the 13th Amendment has been repealed yielding mixed reactions around the nation. To the dismay of colleges throughout the United States, slavery controls the ever growing economy of America. As student athlete’s lives are now lawfully dictated by local conferences students, the newest work-horses of the United States economy, rejoice at their newfound loss of rights. President of the College Athletes Against Civil Rights or CAACR recently released his statement, “We at the CAACR are elated at the outcome of the court case. We believe that this is a major step in the right direction. As athletes are now under the complete subjugation of their colleges, athletic …show more content…
Institutions across the county have objected to the numerous additional procedures slavery adds to the lives of its wealthy employees. Bob Vance, The University Georgia Athletic Director explains, “The bonus I will receive after this law is enacted will move me up a tax bracket causing unease in my life as more of my money is going to a useless government that repealed the 13th Amendment.” Additionally, grievances have been recorded as facility directors now have to authorize Athletic Participation Papers as well as Slavery Deeds. The abundant changes to the foundation of collegiate athletics prove to be in dramatic opposition with not only the highly esteemed slave drivers previous acknowledged as Athletic Directors, but also the collegiate establishments as a whole. Clemson University recently released its statement …show more content…
The most recent poll illustrates 98 percent of all college students support the New Peculiar Institution, the only downfall being that it only applies to college athletes and not the entire student body. University of Florida point guard Raquan Jones explains, “There is a freedom in knowing that you have no control of your decisions.” However, athletes ever fading freedom is not the only boon resulting from the enactment. Slave drivers have taken note that both team attitude and relationships among members have significantly increased since the law was enacted. The poverty influenced by slavery contributes to innumerable discussions. Competitors bond with each other as they confer about similar slave quarters. From lack of proper roofing to large man-sized holes in the floor, the cordial conversations have endless outcomes as a limitless net of companionships and alliances are formed. Throughout the year, as the temperature recede into the lower teens, the interior of the slave quarters is seldom above freezing. The perpetual discomfort from the bitter iciness biting the athletes nose and fingers preserves slave’s focus from practice. Additionally, athletes demonstrate immense enthusiasm as the neoteric meal plan is introduced; pig swill will be served for every meal. Maurice Davis, a

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