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Olympic boycott? Exactly the wrong idea
Olympic boycott? Exactly the wrong idea
Politicians and pundits who so blithely suggest the United States should boycott the Olympics ought to give up their lifelong dreams and quit their careers in protest. After all, that's what they're asking the athletes to do - give up their lifelong dreams. How many of these politicians and commentators would have the guts to do that?
Most people who know me understand that my interest in sports is quite a bit less than my interest in, oh, just about anything else. I do however, understand dreams and goals and realize just how hard the athletes have worked. Most of these people have worked their entire lives for a chance to compete. If you deny these athletes a chance to earn a medal then you are denying them their future.
If you really want to boycott something, then try boycotting goods produced in China. Though good luck with that since almost everything is made over there.