| I blame the IOC more than I blame the athletes for Beijing. After the fiasco in regards to the Salt Lake City Olympics you would have thought that they had learned a lesson but I guess not.
Nothing is pristine in the world anymore. Commercialism, patriotism, nationalism and even bad sportsmanship all rear their head in the Olympics. It's a fact but if you're any kind of a sports fan you can't beat the competition.
You can't fault the athletes in taking part in the Games or living their dream. Honestly until our political leaders and we ourselves start taking measures against China in ways that will make them hurt financially, politically etc. then we don't have much to stand on.
The U.S. can't do much because Chinese money makes our Government viable. As much as I hate buying things made in China it's nearly impossible to do that anymore. What with the rising living costs and stagnant wages you almost have no choice. __________________ "Finally, A guy who says what people who aren't thinking are thinking" - Jon Stewart on CNN & ABC host Glenn Beck |