Republican Blocks Measure Urging Equal Pay For Female Soccer Players

[The Inspector]

The measure, introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), is non-binding and simply would have sent the message that the Senate believes that gender pay equity should be a priority in professional soccer. The U.S. women's national soccer team won the World Cup in July and was awarded $2 million after beating Japan in a match that shattered TV ratings. In contrast, the 2014 winner of the Men's World Cup, Germany, was awarded $35 million for its win against Argentina.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/fifa-equal-pay-womens-soccer_5630e1d0e4b0c66bae5a4a83

It's non-binding. What kind of message does blocking it send to women.

 

[Shalimar]

Wow. This is beyond disgusting. What is the problem with female excellence being on a par with male? Why is misogyny so rampant among Republicans? As for the message--I read it as: no matter what you do, "honey," you will never be as good as a man. Now don't worry your pretty little head about it, and go get me a beer....aaaagh!

 

[QuickSilver]

They are sceeeeeeerd of strong women?

 

[AZ Jim]

I think the difference is (and I am no soccer fan) audience interest and the resulting commercial income.

 

[Ameriscot]

I think the difference is (and I am no soccer fan) audience interest and the resulting commercial income.

I am a fan of soccer (football) but I think it will be quite a long time before women's teams will generate as much money as men's teams.

 

[Manatee]

If it is nonbinding, then the Senate has more important things to address.