The NFL has a pension problem. Many veterans cannot get or pay for health insurance, and many injuries they recieved while playing have left them with outstanding medical bills and worsened medical conditions. Could it benefit players, past and present, to impose a 2% tax on their salaries (like social security, before President Carter screwed it up) in order to give them a respectable pension? As we all know, past players did not recieve the salaries today's players are receiving.
2007-07-08 13:19:29 · 6 answers · asked by Lost_in_a_dream_of_mirrors 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Is it possible to create a relief act (like what military servicemen pay into in case they fall on hard times...at least 1$ per paycheck) by charging NFL players a minor 2% tax on their yearly salaries in order to help players of the past, present, and future out with medical bills due to life altering on-the-field injuries ? A program like social security (before Jimmy Carter allowed the government to siphon funds out of) that would make money as time went on (like a savings account)? Could this be an answer to the woes of past NFL players who have suffered due to injuries such as paralysis, concussion, and injuries that have worsened with time?
2007-07-08 16:04:01 · update #1
they better because the Current Program isn't Working or Helping Retired NFL Players.
2007-07-08 13:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by tfoley5000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why will your company do it.
They should have saved for the ultimate. I've done this.
Because they are celebrities we have to bend over back ward to change the rules. Sorry, but I really disagree with this.
if they saved some money instead of blowing it on women and coke, they would be in good shape
This is some insult as a sports figure needs attention.
What about the poor kids in the service coming home with out legs and arms.
Think about real heroes .
2007-07-08 21:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if these players were really that smart, then instead of buying new cars, trucks, boats, or what ever they spend their cash on, maybe they should throw it in the bank and use that to live off of. These guys are playing a sport for a living, making ungodly amount of money and still they cry poverty. Must be nice to want , want , want, and never have to give anything back. they all should have to pay health care just like the rest of us.
2007-07-08 20:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by dave51_1998 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great idea. All the players will do is have it written into the contract that the teams pay this "tax".
Funniest thing, all the players act all big and bad and play through all this pain and injuries..... wonder how often they only make their injuries even worse............
Did they not sign up for it???
2007-07-08 20:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by dlkjla 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the players of today can't put away enough money for retirement then screw em. I have been up close and personnel with a few guys and have seen the toys they have in their garages. If you run out of money.....tuff chit 4 you.
2007-07-08 21:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats confusing
2007-07-08 20:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋