Development of ideas by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

Opinion: Professional Sport Salaries are too high 
Sports professionals earn too much money 
They do not provide a vital service 
Football players, for example, earn enormous salaries by simply kicking a ball 
We could all live happily without professional football 
Life would be difficult without doctors, engineers and other vital 
professionals. 
Society does not seem to value these professions as highly as professional 
sport 
Sports salaries should be compatible with the wages most people earn 

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Opinion: Professional Sport Salaries are fair 
It is fair that the best professional earn a lot of money 
Sport is a multi-million-pound industry 
There is a large audience of sports fans 
Sports on television attract many viewers 
Sports stars have dedicated hours of practice to developing their fitness and 
skills 
Only the most talented among them will reach the top 
A sports career many only last 10 years 
Sports fans are willing to pay to support their teams 
Sports and Politics 
Some people think that sport and politics should remain separate 
Governments are involved in the hosting of sporting events such as the 
Olympics. 
These events attract investment and create jobs. 
The Olympic Games are an advertisement for the host nation 
They attract huge numbers of visitors and sports fans 
Wealthy countries tend to hold these events 
Developing countries should be given the chance to become hosts 
 
 

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19. Television, Internet, Phones 
Positives of Television 
Watching television is a good way to relax 
It is many people’s favorite way to wind down after a hard day at work 
Television programs can be entertaining and enjoyable 
Viewers have access to a huge variety of entertainment channels 
Television brings the best comedians, musicians and actors into our homes 
TV programs can also be informative and educational 
News coverage makes the public aware of events around the world 
Documentaries can make learning more interesting