Bob, as the Athletes rep has done as much as he can. As long as Lee is only one voice shouting in the cold, Bob can't take a unified vote to the hierarchy to get change. Even a true Union rep can't do anymore then warn one individual that his actions will result in disciplinary actions.
Maybe Lee should take his case "to the people" to get some support for his cause and give Bob a hammer to swing with, but that would involve commitment and work on Lee's part.
Lee's entire history shows a fear of commitment both professionally and personally. Being a rebel is one thing, but Lee thrives on the attention it brings.
Well said.
The difference in this situation is simple. I can't submit a proposal to change the rules so that LEE can compete in different federations. The follow up question is "Then why don't you submit it for ALL pro's?" Another simple answer...no other pro has expressed an interest, not a few, not a handful...NONE.
As for representing Lee, I represent the Athletes as a group. This is NOT a union, nor am I a Union Rep...I tried organizing one, as you heard Lee say on PBBW...he was " Too busy putting on protan" to attend the meeting...Thats right folks, too busy doing for HIMSELF to bother with showing up for the greattor Good of his fellow athletes, much the same as the other athletes are doing now...LOOKING OUT FOR THEMSELVES.
Apparently, when it serves Lee's agenda everyone should "go to bat" for him,when he had a chance to make a difference and be heard...he didn't care to support the cause.
His best chance is to do what I suggested...try and get as much support from his fellow athletes to get this rule changed, As I've already stated...I have no problem with putting it to vote at the next Athletes meeting.
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As usual, couldn't be more wrong...nobody is shutting me up, nobody has asked. I call it the way I see it. They have selected to enforce some rules...THAT'S THEIR RIGHT, as it states in the rulebook.
Lee would have a great case if he was actually being restricted from going to another federation..he's not. He is free to go anywhere he wishes.
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I'm not a union rep (as stated above) nor a lawyer...I can go to bat for an athlete on particular situations or in a unusual circumstance. The Don Long case for example...I did what I could, working with the suits, to even make it possible for him to compete. Without my intervention, I believe the IFBB would have simply said no, and been done with it. I personally don't think Don should compete, but my personal opinion is irrelevant. As the rep, I went to bat for Don as much as I could...
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Great story...keep 'em coming! You get back to Kamloops much?