Does anyone else think it is absurd how much money professional athletes make? Movie stars also.

Does anyone else think it is absurd how much money professional athletes make? Movie stars also.
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Aaamen!!!! (Continuous long “a”).....Professional athletes and stars are way overpaid. It’s what’s valued though, you know? Until kids and families gain prominence, teachers will qualify for state funded medical insurance (no joke).
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