quote:Originally posted by dub-L-play:
I would assume anyone of us on here could compete in curing.
I'm sure you could. All you need to do is put your family and careers on hold for years, live for a passion outside of normal life, compete against the best around the world with the same passion, and then put your soul on the line not to embarrass your Country.
Piece of cake, get signed up tomorrow, and I'll see you in 4 years.
With work we all could compete in any sport. However, Passion and expertise is not bought, it is acquired through hard work and commitment. No one ridicules curling in my neck of the woods because it takes strategy, touch, teamwork, practice, and commitment. The attitude of many of those in the warmer parts of the Country about Curling is embarrassing.
On behalf of the Northern tier of the United States, we are sorry for not living up to your Southern expectations on how to live life with the resources we have.
This is not pointed to any specific person/group on this board but toward the press, blogs, message boards, opinion pages, and anyone else who has made a mockery of a sport that is played throughout the world.