[bramps]

I ran it unofficially years ago and know many others who put time, blood, sweat, and tears into it AND pay the taxes that pave the roads they run on! The ‘bandits’ are by far the most exciting part of the race. No one will say it but the next marathon will have an entirely different feel because they capitulated to the terrorists.

[PrivateIdaho]

I ran it unofficially years ago and know many others who put time, blood, sweat, and tears into it AND pay the taxes that pave the roads they run on!

So, if I pay taxes that go to the football stadium, I'm "entitled" to play in the Super Bowl? To me, it is something you qualify and pay for, maybe it's acceptable at Boston, but I wouldn't feel right doing it.