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The time when our Olympic team was made up of amateur athletes is over. These athletes are now professionals, with plenty of income, sponsorships and “prize” money. When I earn an extra $25K, it is taxed. Tom Kane

Democrats need their taxes to spend. They don’t care whom they get it from. David Groner

If I have to pay taxes on my income, then so should they! If there is a problem paying taxes, then the Olympics should become what it should be in the first place, just a medal and the pride of representing your country. Darrell Swain

Maybe the athletes can bill back the thousands of hours of uncompensated time and effort they put into representing their country. Michael Anthony Shea