Just Blaze
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Post by Just Blaze on Apr 10, 2008 20:22:14 GMT -5
Ok this shit about protesting the Olympics because of China's policies and treatment of its people is becoming ridiculous. I see protests, arrest, etc. every single night on the news.These protesters will stop at nothing to extinguish the Olympic torch no matter where it goes. At this point, the worldwide torch relay needs to be stopped.
But Should we, as a country, boycott the Olympics? Hilary Clinton and, I believe, Obama have said we should but Bush has been mum. I'd feel bad for the athletes that have trained for the games because they are being pulled into a situation that is out of their control.
What do yall think?
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Post by Freak93 on Apr 10, 2008 20:40:05 GMT -5
The Olympics are supposed to be an event that puts political turmoil aside.
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Keeper
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MONTANA TIME!
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Post by Keeper on Apr 10, 2008 20:59:24 GMT -5
They have NOT called for the boycotting of the Olympics, but rather stated that the President should not attend the opening ceremony, a measure I think is entirely fair.
John McCain also said this today.
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Post by dkgojackets on Apr 10, 2008 21:15:13 GMT -5
Boycotting the entire thing would be dumb, but I have no problem with protesting or Bush not attending the opening ceremony.
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Buzz Killington
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Post by Buzz Killington on Apr 10, 2008 21:43:30 GMT -5
The Olympics are supposed to be an event that puts political turmoil aside. |
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Loki
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Post by Loki on Apr 10, 2008 21:56:14 GMT -5
The Olympics are supposed to be an event that puts political turmoil aside. |
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Post by Freak93 on Apr 10, 2008 22:04:02 GMT -5
The Olympics are supposed to be an event that puts political turmoil aside. Spot on brother.  |
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Keeper
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MONTANA TIME!
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Post by Keeper on Apr 10, 2008 22:04:10 GMT -5
I am as pro-Tibet as anyone, and fully back the boycott of the opening ceremony... but if I ever qualified for the Olympics (not going to happen), I would never turn down the opportunity to compete. There is a difference between the games themselves, and the propaganda ceremonies like the opening.
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