Kansas... As backward as you think

[Jayhawk]

Once again, Kansas makes national news headlines for all the wrong reasons...

Full story:
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/487355.html


Posted on Tue, Feb. 12, 2008
Removal of woman referee by religious school has some crying foul
By STEVE ROCK, The Kansas City Star

Just minutes before tip-off, basketball referee Michelle Campbell was ready to take the court. Shoes laced up, shirt tucked in, whistle in hand.

Then she noticed the discussion between her officiating partner and the school’s athletic director.

Finally, Campbell got the news: She wouldn’t be officiating the boys’ high school basketball game. Because she’s a woman.

Her reaction? “Dumbfounded,” Campbell said....

[SwimStud]

Once again, Kansas makes national news headlines for all the wrong reasons...

Full story:
http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/487355.html


Posted on Tue, Feb. 12, 2008
Removal of woman referee by religious school has some crying foul
By STEVE ROCK, The Kansas City Star

Just minutes before tip-off, basketball referee Michelle Campbell was ready to take the court. Shoes laced up, shirt tucked in, whistle in hand.

Then she noticed the discussion between her officiating partner and the school’s athletic director.

Finally, Campbell got the news: She wouldn’t be officiating the boys’ high school basketball game. Because she’s a woman.

Her reaction? “Dumbfounded,” Campbell said....

Bloody right as well...we can't have women getting all emotional in the middle of a game when a player gets in their face!

*sits back and waits*

:joker: (PS Ladies I'm kidding but feel free to hit back in same spirit.)