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Chris Murphy: “If private equity ownership becomes the norm, then only the…”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Published | Video Starts at 05:07

But in a world where money is all that matters, that entry level, low pressure youth sports environment, the rec leagues where any kid can participate, they're getting eliminated because they don't make money. And so If private equity ownership becomes the norm, then only the high level, high pressure athletes will have a path. and that's its own disaster. So let me say it again. Not everything in our life needs to be monetized or commercialized. It's okay for youth sports to just be youth sports. (05:07–05:19)

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