No the point is that she continued to do it for five years.  She tried out five years in a row and wanted to be on the team.  

 

After all is said and done the cheerleaders know what they are getting into.  If they don't want to do it, dont try out.

Just because someone keeps going back to an abusive spouse doesn't mean the abuse is suddenly legal or acceptable. 

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Just because someone keeps going back to an abusive spouse doesn't mean the abuse is suddenly legal or acceptable. 

 

You're really comparing volunteering for a position that comes with a certain level of prestige to someone getting abused by a spouse?  I think you're missing something here.

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I'm condescending. That means I talk down to you. 
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• Alyssa U, 23, says she was 'treated like a piece of meat' by supervisors
  
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My client says she worked for the Bills (Buffalo) not real Bills (dollars).

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Just because someone keeps going back to an abusive spouse doesn't mean the abuse is suddenly legal or acceptable. 

 

Fantastic comparison.  Women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention...they know what they are getting into.  There have been numerous stories out there on what it takes to be a cheerleader.....if you aren't willing to do what it takes or have an issue with it, walk out the door.

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Fantastic comparison.  Women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention...they know what they are getting into.  There have been numerous stories out there on what it takes to be a cheerleader.....if you aren't willing to do what it takes or have an issue with it, walk out the door.

Stellar job missing the point numbnuts.

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Stellar job missing the point numbnuts.

 

It's shocking that an admin would say anything like that to someone on this board.

 

I didn't miss your point.  Your point was outlandish in actually being compared to this.

 

Edit:  You're an admin?!  Despicable.

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It's shocking that an admin would say anything like that to someone on this board.

 

I didn't miss your point.  Your point was outlandish in actually being compared to this.

 

Edit:  You're an admin?!  Despicable.

OK, I'll spell it out to you:

 

Illegal labor practices don't become legal because the employee accepts them. Just like abuse (illegal) doesn't become legal just because the victim accepts it.

 

The fact she auditioned multiple times, "knew what she what getting into", and could leave any time she wanted to is irrelevant. 

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OK, I'll spell it out to you:

 

Illegal labor practices don't become legal because the employee accepts them. Just like abuse (illegal) doesn't become legal just because the victim accepts it.

 

The fact she auditioned multiple times, "knew what she what getting into", and could leave any time she wanted to is irrelevant. 

 

How?  It's clearly spelled out in what they'll have to do.  They have to volunteer for a number of events before they are paid, etc...you really should look into what you're talking about before putting your foot in your mouth.

 

I'm not saying its right or anyone should do it...but its still a choice.  They want to be popular and be on the field.  There's a price for that apparently.

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A small group of Oakland Raiders cheerleaders filed a lawsuit and recently settled with the team resulting in higher pay.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-foot...st-raiders

 

DragonFury is right.  You can't run a business illegally just because people are applying for the jobs.  The Bills chose to disband the squad but they would be wise to settle as well.

 

Also, I believe you are incorrect in your claim that "women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention."  Since they were little girls, many women love to dance but there are few regular/semi-regular jobs for dancers.  Various professional and semi-professional sports teams offer an outlet with their cheerleading squads/dance teams.  Yes, these women go in knowing the pay is low and the uniforms are generally skimpy but that doesn't mean they can be coerced to work under a set of rules separate from those of any other company operating in the USA. 

 

Fantastic comparison.  Women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention...they know what they are getting into.  There have been numerous stories out there on what it takes to be a cheerleader.....if you aren't willing to do what it takes or have an issue with it, walk out the door.

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