[Vision2020] AND THE BEAT GOES ON!

[Matt Decker]

Ellen,

I understand you feelings about boxing. How it seems barbaric and serves no 
purpose to society.

Believe me though, boxing does a lot for many people, young and old. With a 
nation of obesity, what better than a cardio session between you and a 
partner or punching bag. These boxers are in the best shape known to 
mankind. Boxing installs goals, grit, drive, and determination. All of which 
can be very useful in the real world. Many of the same traits included in 
other sports such as football, baseball, golf and such.

Not only that, but I would rather be confident that my boys could defend 
themselves in those dreaded moments of self defense.

Boxing is a useful sport. A sport that is person to person. But in the end 
both parties shake hands and walk away. Taking those traits with them.

Take care
Matt


>From: "Ellen Roskovich" <gussie443 at hotmail.com>
>To: jampot at adelphia.net, thansen at moscow.com, privatejf32 at hotmail.com,       
>  vision2020 at moscow.com
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] AND THE BEAT GOES ON!
>Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:55:33 -0700
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>Gary. . . . you may call me Ellen.  Or, if you wish to be formal, it's Mrs. 
>Roskovich.
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>Boxing IS dangerous. . . and makes about as much sense as a cock fight.  
>It's not for kids.  As hard as I try, I cannot think of one positive life 
>lesson a young person would learn from the experience.
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>Ellen A. Roskovich
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>From: "g. crabtree" <jampot at adelphia.net>
>To: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>,"'Ellen Roskovich'" 
><gussie443 at hotmail.com>,<privatejf32 at hotmail.com>,<vision2020 at moscow.com>
>Subject: Re: [Vision2020] AND THE BEAT GOES ON!
>Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:40:27 -0700
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>According to Ms. Roscovich and Ms. Mix it's all about the "danger" and the 
>"physical aggression." In what way do the pieces of paper that you refer to 
>make the event different, more feminine?  Does the notion of men getting 
>together to have a bit of fun with other men leave you feeling 
>uncomfortable? Or is it really more about the who then anything having to 
>do with the what?
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>It is my understanding that the event happened under the tutelage of a 
>retired professional boxer, that ABA approved headgear was worn by all 
>participants, that absolutely no one was seriously injured (one punch was 
>expertly blocked by the nose of one of the warriors but he lived to tell 
>the tale and more importantly learned a valuable lesson in keeping his 
>gloves up  and his chin down.) and that a good time was had by all. With 
>all this in mind, what place is it of yours to piss on someone else's 
>parade?
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>g
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>---- Original Message -----
>From: Tom Hansen
>To: 'g. crabtree' ; 'Ellen Roskovich' ; privatejf32 at hotmail.com ; 
>vision2020 at moscow.com
>Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 6:11 PM
>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] AND THE BEAT GOES ON!
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>g stated:
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>“The combative sports (boxing, judo, karate, wrestling, etc.) result in far 
>fewer injury's than football, rock climbing, skate boarding, mountain 
>biking and skiing at the amateur level. Even cheer leading results in more 
>emergency room visits! Would you have every "sport" that is potentially 
>dangerous be eliminated from the extracurricular activities list?”
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>This may very well be true, g, among professionals and/or in a venue 
>specifically designed for that sport with the requisite safety measures 
>established and maintained, not at a school lacking the appropriate 
>facilities and void of the aforementioned safety measures.
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>In each of the “organized” activities you mention (boxing, judo, karate, 
>wrestling, football, rock climbing, skate boarding, mountain biking, 
>skiing, etc.), there are certain requirements (health, insurance, waivers, 
>etc. etc.) that MUST be accomplished prior to any competitor engaging in 
>their sport.  Based on a Viz discussion, concerning  the Logos School 
>“smokers” (as they are called) a while back, it was painfully evident that 
>NONE of these requirements was even considered, much less accomplished.
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>Seeya round town, Moscow.
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>Tom Hansen
>Moscow, Idaho
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