I feel sad when I hear comments like this
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Dear Editor:
I feel sad when I hear comments like this: "My kids would love to play baseball or softball this summer, but I don't have the $40.00 for them to play." A child crying because their friends play sports and they can't because of the cost. What's wrong with this picture? Not fair - no right. Why not start a fund to help those who can't pay if they go by some rules and guidelines? Some poorer kids might be real good athletes. Let's give all kids who want to play sports a chance to do so. Come on - it's a hurtful thing for kids being overlooked because they don't have money. They really don't understand - why? Can't we get something going to help them? They will be forever thankful.
Vada Savage
Chester, IL