Maryland Wrestlers Against Title IX

Bruce C. Gabrielson PhD
Head Coach - Southern Maryland Wrestling Club
Winter 1995

Note: Maryland recently lost Morgan State's program. When are we going to get serious about this?

All Maryland wrestlers should be aware by now of the actions one of our Senators, Barbara Mikulski, is taking which directly effects a sport we love. The following is excerpted from Wrestling Institute Newsmagazine. It was written by Dale Anderson, a lawyer and former NCAA Wrestling Champion.

Title: We're doing good, but MUST have your help

"THE GENDER QUOTA FEMINISTS RALLY AND FIGHT BACK"

"...I just got back from D.C. where I spoke to Congressmen and others about our progress. I am evermore convinced that YOUR involvement is essential if our position is to be understood and become the official majority position."

"Let me explain: The gender quota feminists have quickly mobilized and are presently pounding everyone in Congress daily to get Congress to ignore out plight."

"Recently, for example, the gender quota feminists obtained the signatures of 23 Senators on a letter supporting the rules and policies of the Office for Civil Rights (Norma Cantu). The following are the names of the Senators who signed the letter:"

"......Barbara Mikulski"

Maryland wrestlers, it is essential that we do something to curtail Senator Mikulski's activities regarding Title IX. We have a great many wrestlers located throughout our state, especially among high schools, clubs, and junior leagues. A major reason we don't have more wrestling in the colleges is DIRECTLY related to Title IX. If we can organize and make Title IX a campaign issue, I am certain Barbara will get the message.

Look for more information and public comment as we get closer to election time. Help spread the word. Wrestling is one of the oldest and most popular sports worldwide, and also OUR sport. We shouldn't have to suffer from the misguided actions of a few narrow-sighted individuals.