Are actors and athletes paid too much? |
1. Athletes are not overpaid because they workout or practice (Bleacher Report 2016). They work hard for their position and deserve the money. They are famous and they have fans for a reason: Because they are in teams in what is now called good.
2. Athletes are not overpaid. They earn millions for their franchise or movie studio so they should be paid a lot. For example, let’s say that you make the minimum wage and then one day, you design a product that makes millions for your employer. Would it be fair if you were still on minimum wage? It’s the same argument for actors and athletes.
3. According to Bleacher Report, "Athletes put in well over 40 hours a week of practice, study, workouts, and game time. They also put their careers on the line each and every time they go to work" (Bleacher Report 2016). For example, according to Bleacher Report, if an athlete needs a knee replacement, it can cost someone without insurance around $35,000-$40,000 (Bleacher Report 2016). They need the money so that they can pay for the injuries.
Source(s):
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1089195-two-sides-to-every-coin-are-professional-athletes-overpaid
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/55644-why-pro-athletes-arent-paid-too-much