Most days I get a few news alerts via email. Most of the time I have already read the stories but on occasion something informational shows up. This morning a real gem of an article, from an anarchist website, found it's way into my mailbox.
Anarchists are among the people I dislike most in this world. These people go through life with their head in some utopian fantasyland and nothing better to do in life than to try and stir up trouble. If only they put as much effort into being a productive member of society as they do tilting and windmills, the world would be a better place.
Naturally, the author of this drivel doesn't know what the hell he is talking about. I present to you the ramblings of Cory Stephens, ignorant fool.
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Let me understand. Stephens is upset because the evil paternalists went out of their way to put on a big money race for top women cyclists. The winner earns over $2000, while 20th place earns $100. And, while I'm not certain, it seems that you earn a jersey and jewelry for finishing. How demeaning! Next thing you know, the promoters will be awarding the winner with stuffed lions, donkeys, goofy hats and giant bird houses.
I suggest Stephens watch one of the many local races across the state where men are out there busting their ass hoping for a 10th place finish that earns about $20 and a hearty "Congratulations".
As far as I know, there is nothing stopping a woman from participating in the Tour of MO. Simply be good enough to win a race and I bet a team would be willing to hire a woman. Women can certainly race with the men in amateur races. However, I guarantee that I would not be allowed to race for jerseys and jewelry if I tried to register for the paternalistic American race in KC.
I suggest a new quote for Stephens, "You can't win if you are a whiny, ne'er-do-well that is unwilling to be a productive member of society". Jackass.
Anarchists are among the people I dislike most in this world. These people go through life with their head in some utopian fantasyland and nothing better to do in life than to try and stir up trouble. If only they put as much effort into being a productive member of society as they do tilting and windmills, the world would be a better place.
Naturally, the author of this drivel doesn't know what the hell he is talking about. I present to you the ramblings of Cory Stephens, ignorant fool.
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------------------------------------------Disrupt the Tour of Misogyny (Missouri)
Kansas City, MO: The Tour of Missouri rolls through KC on S(ept)8th as part of the seven day, balls-out, NASCAR on two wheels extravaganza. Quietly and without the heavy fanfare, the gender-segregated Women's Pro-Am 1km Criterium races through KC's Country Club Plaza. The winner gets a $7500 cash purse and qualified finishers will also be awarded a commemorative jersey and jewelry.
Oh, joy! Jewelry!
While women bicyclist are not permitted to join the Tour of Missouri, they can play second pedal to the men's race. Giving further approval to the paternalist American status-quo, on the Tour of Missouri website Lt. Gov Peter Kinder was quoted saying, “The Tour is the single largest professional sporting event in the state, and the women’s race will be an exceptional prelude to the excitement of the hard-charging finishing circuits of the men’s race.” The old saying, "You can't win if you don't participate" should say, "You can't win if you're not allowed to participate."
Protest and disrupt the Tour of Misogyny! Female Cyclists: A call to join the men's race!
Let me understand. Stephens is upset because the evil paternalists went out of their way to put on a big money race for top women cyclists. The winner earns over $2000, while 20th place earns $100. And, while I'm not certain, it seems that you earn a jersey and jewelry for finishing. How demeaning! Next thing you know, the promoters will be awarding the winner with stuffed lions, donkeys, goofy hats and giant bird houses.
I suggest Stephens watch one of the many local races across the state where men are out there busting their ass hoping for a 10th place finish that earns about $20 and a hearty "Congratulations".
As far as I know, there is nothing stopping a woman from participating in the Tour of MO. Simply be good enough to win a race and I bet a team would be willing to hire a woman. Women can certainly race with the men in amateur races. However, I guarantee that I would not be allowed to race for jerseys and jewelry if I tried to register for the paternalistic American race in KC.
I suggest a new quote for Stephens, "You can't win if you are a whiny, ne'er-do-well that is unwilling to be a productive member of society". Jackass.
3 Comments:
Funny stuff, but I think that is a mule. Cuz, you see, the race is in Missouri, and Missouri is famous for..., well at least the Ozarks are famous for... ;-)
You make a compelling argument for that being a mule. However, the picture is from when Hincapie won Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne a few years ago, not the Tour of MO.
Oh... umm... okay. Nevermind!
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