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Thread ID: 88940	2008-04-15 11:02:00	Tax Breaks For Top Rugby Players	Winston001 (3612)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
659068	2008-04-16 00:01:00	Hmmm....we don't seem to be reaching a consensus here. I'm surprised.......but Borat would have the answer - after a pause.......	Winston001 (3612)
659069	2008-04-16 00:17:00	No winston. We're reaching a consensus nicely. You just don't happen to agree with it.	Thebananamonkey (7741)
659070	2008-04-16 00:25:00	I guess it cones down to how much money do they generate for New Zealand? Quite a bit I would say.	rob_on_guitar (4196)
659071	2008-04-16 00:25:00	Come on you guys, think outside the square . This is a cultural issue . There is always a generic need for engineers, teachers etc but they come and they go . Their value is general and not specific to New Zealand . However rugby excellence defines us as a nation, it is a core part of our culture, an art form writ large upon the world stage . There is only one Daniel Carter - if we lose him, that is a loss to our nation . We place a huge emotional value on the Victoria Crosses which were recently stolen, yet replicas can be made and their history can never be sold or lost . Carter and Howlett cannot be made into replicas . . . . . I disagree . Once a rugby player reaches their use by date, they are pretty much forgotten . Many old rugby stars then become TV / Radio commentators, and many also go overseas to join clubs, which i where tehy make a lot of money . Look at the rugby names 10 years ago, where are they now, and what are their names . Only the true legends are memerable, such a Micheal Jones, Buck, Jonah, Fox, possibily Cullen, and Merts and a few others People associate the all blacks brand with NZ, but not names of rugby players . The All Blacks are getting a lot of moeny from the Tax payers as it is, with all the millions being pumped into the next world cup . It is only becuase rugby relies on the public to survive, however there is just as much history and pride in the medical community for instance .	robbyp (2751)
659072	2008-04-16 00:36:00	Or how about we pay netballers so that there's a female sport with some sort of profile. As it is they all have to have jobs on the side, which is a bit sad. Making tax breaks sets a nasty precedent for the Govt. It's best not to do it at all. If you want the players to have more money, then the only way to do that is to pay them more.	Thebananamonkey (7741)
659073	2008-04-16 01:11:00	Winston's comments are spot on. We all indirectly benefit from our national game's successes. And keep in mind that they're talking about tax reductions, not completely tax free earnings.	Greg (193)
659074	2008-04-16 01:21:00	Or how about we pay netballers so that there's a female sport with some sort of profile. As it is they all have to have jobs on the side, which is a bit sad. Making tax breaks sets a nasty precedent for the Govt. It's best not to do it at all. If you want the players to have more money, then the only way to do that is to pay them more. I don't think netball generates any where near the money and intrest that rugby does. I support our female sports but it just intrest enough people to be truley huge. So far.	rob_on_guitar (4196)
659075	2008-04-16 01:22:00	I would say Borats reply would be on a par with that argument that sports men should be subsidised via tax breaks. Rubbish.	Cicero (40)
659076	2008-04-16 01:38:00	All men and woman should have tax cuts....	rob_on_guitar (4196)
659077	2008-04-16 02:09:00	As soon as you legislate tax reductions you open up loopholes that become difficult to close . Better to just pay them more . Otherwise it becomes expensive and complicated to police . Also it means that other people could complain about preferential treatment . As far as I'm concerned, given we're a rugby mad nation, if they leave there'll always be someone to replace them . Like someone said, put the money in training and development .	Thebananamonkey (7741)
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