Pubdate: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 Source: Tennessean, The (TN) Copyright: 2002 The Tennessean Contact: http://www.tennessean.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/447 Author: George Reynolds MONEYMAKING VENTURES NOT ALWAYS PRINCIPLED To the Editor: In response to Jim Millard's letter Feb. 15, "A Tyson fight brings in millions in revenue." Mr. Millard says the Tyson/Lewis fight will bring in an estimated $180 million into a struggling economy. He acknowledges that Tyson has problems, but the fight will take place somewhere and why not take advantage of it to bring money into our area. I have to tell Mr. Millard that our area could increase its financial income by legalizing hard drugs, prostitution, gambling, opium dens and a myriad of other illegal "money-making" activities that are repugnant to our Judeo-Christian ethics and moralities. I wonder where he would draw the line in money-making schemes. To give a rapist and crude animal who would bite off his opponent's ear the credibility of recognizing him in a boxing match in our state goes against many of our principles. Do we live by time honored principles or open our door to every activity that makes money? George Reynolds Nashville - --- MAP posted-by: Beth