Proposal #3 tabled by the BOC

[StThomasMore]

The purpose of Proposal 3 has little to do with protection of Kentucky students. If that were really the concern, something would be passed in regard to better regulating foreign exchange students. After all, there are more foreign exchange students playing in Kentucky than there are students residing in neighboring states. Of course, those who pushed Proposal 3 have several foreign students. Thus, the purpose, as with Proposal 20, was strictly self-serving. But, then, it is always good to claim to be acting for "Kentucky kids".

[0116cwb]

Will we require the same standards of our coaches, as we do our kids, you must be a KY resident to coach a Kentucky team?

[All Tell]

Will we require the same standards of our coaches, as we do our kids, you must be a KY resident to coach a Kentucky team?

 

Good question

[AshlandTomcat41]

I don't like the idea of Kentucky kids having to compete for a Kentucky title against anything but Kentucky kids.

:thumb:

[woodsrider]

Woodsrider, how do you feel about Kentucky kids competing against foreigners? That, of course, will continue with the "blessing" of those who passed Proposal 3. I have never seen any statistics but I would bet there are more foreign exchange students and similar types participating in athletics in Kentucky than there are athletes who have a legal residence in another state.

 

If the foreign exchange student is living with a family outside of the state of Kentucky then I feel the exact same way. If he/she is living with a Kentucky family then suit up.

[woodsrider]

Will we require the same standards of our coaches, as we do our kids, you must be a KY resident to coach a Kentucky team?

 

Not close to the same thing.

[0116cwb]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0116cwb

Will we require the same standards of our coaches, as we do our kids, you must be a KY resident to coach a Kentucky team?

 

Originall Posted by woodsider

Not close to the same thing.

 

Why? The rhetoric seems to question having a legit reason to cross state borders to participate in another states' athletic program? Why not good for all taking part, seems a bit hypocritical, IMO.

[StThomasMore]

But, woodrider, that foreign exchange student is depriving a Kentucky child of the chance to compete, isn't he/she? Wouldn't you prefer an American citizen over a foreigner? At least, the family of the out of state child, most likely, contributes to the running of the country and, thus, federal funding to education which is so valuable to public schools. It is not good logic to support foreigners but to oppose our own citizens unless, of course, your school caters to foreign exchange students.

[Rickyp]

How about if a student or two from Ohio renounce their citizenship and move in with me? I live in KY.

[Fastbreak]

How about if a student or two from Ohio renounce their citizenship and move in with me? I live in KY.

Didn't I see you wearing some new Reeboks this week?

[Rickyp]

Didn't I see you wearing some new Reeboks this week?

 

Just call me grandpa!

[letabrotherspeak]

I'm thinking Fort Campbell and the fact their school and population are actually located in Tennessee one of the "several issues of concern"

Since it is a military installation, I would think they would be given a waiver, because I would reckon they have a fair amount of transient students.