There is one area where I appreciate the parallels between sports and politics. The world of sports is generally very democratic. Those who work the hardest and put the most into it generally get the most out of it. Oh, there are some who are just naturally gifted and don't have to work that hard, but that's okay, too. That's just a reflection of the way society is.
Life is inherently unfair.
But there are those out on the fringes who would have sports drift one way or another away from democracy. Some embrace the socialistic philosophy of all kids being the same, so let's just let them play and don't keep score or anything. This has always been around, but lately it's been getting worse. I hate it, but in a small way, I understand it. Everybody wants their kids to succeed, and parents want to feel that they're doing their part toward that end.