starshadow_rivaulx | Short drive-by rant

We have a world boxing champion by the name of Manny Pacquiao. He is scheduled to fight a guy named Hatton in Las Vegas for an obscene amount of money (USD20 million) if he wins.

This is a normal thing in the sports world. And of course, the entire country wants him to win. Also normal. Heck, I am so hoping he wins, it would be so embarrassing after all the publicity if he didn't!

What sets my blood on the boil are the headlines in today's papers saying that a good number of government officials are planning to junket to Las Vegas to watch the fight. About 49 of them, if I remember the headlines correctly.

W. T. F.

*insert scree of indignation*

WHY? They aren't needed to give moral support to the man - at least half won't even get on TV, after the fight, for the love of all that is good! Even if they're using their own money, they should be spending the time on behalf of their constituents.

And don't think they'll be staying at a Days, either. Oh, no. They'll probably be off at the Bellagio or something similar.

Augh. I'll stop here. It was nice to vent, though. Now to continue with catching up with my online life.