Is it a good idea to ban cheerleading stunts at a major university?

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Oregon State just "grounded" its cheerleading team, which is going to be replaced by a "spirit squad" of 60 people in khakis and collored shirts.  The woman who made the decision is an out lesbian, who feels that cheerleading is unfair since a 180-lb woman cannot participate.  

OSU cheerleading was #6 at the national championships last year...not to mention a conspicuous part of football and basketball games.  I don't see why the cheerleaders, students and fans should suffer because this woman hates cheerleaders for some reason.

Does anyone feel that cheerleading is too dangerous?  Or that cheerleading is unfair to overweight or unnattractive people?  If so, couldn't you say the same thing about almost every sport?

missusjonz · Accepted Answer

As far as the danger, cheerleaders at the college level most certainly employ professionals who teach them to do their stunts safely. Also, most college students are legally adults, and able to assume responsibility for the risk.

As far as the "fairness" issue--WHAT?!? We might as well do away with college altogether, since stupid people can't participate.

deezznuts · Answer

I think we should ban cars because over 50,000 people die a year in car accidents. 

Knee Jerk reactions to things like this are stupid.

djfurey2002 · Answer

i don't think it should be banned, they should have a professional come in to try each University for them to perform stunts with the utmost safety.

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Is it a good idea to ban cheerleading stunts at a major university?

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