The United States boycotting an event for human rights violatioins is like the Marlbro man boycotting cell phones because they give you cancer.
Those who live in glass houses. . .
The United States boycotting an event for human rights violatioins is like the Marlbro man boycotting cell phones because they give you cancer.
Those who live in glass houses. . .
Check out this funny Skip Bayless article...
Why does a man well over 40, probably over 50, call himself "Skip?"
Funny and accurate. I just don't know why the article date is March 31st
I agree with you totally. Ignorant Americans think a boycott would change things in China. It will not change a thing. We'll just be stealing an opportunity from our athletes.
We will continue to buy their goods which supports their economy, which adds legitimacy to their regime.
The athletes could decide for themselves if they want to attend the Opening Ceremonies.
Imagine if Americans stopped buying Chinese products for even one week?
Are you kidding? The bottom line is: most Americans simply don't care, don't understand, or just don't have the time and money to search for and purchase American made products.
You're saying were worse than China?
So I've herd alot of talk on news programs about politicians and colmnist's disscussing boycotting the Olympics. Has anyone yet asked the athletes? (if so, tell me what they've been saying) It's easy to talk about boycotting when you've got a nice job sitting and saying stupid things on TV or you're a politician, its something else when you life's dream and the goal of your entire career is centered on the olympics.
Someleaders may skip the opening ceremonies, but in the end, not one nation will boycott the Beijing Olympics. China is too crucial of a player in the future of everyone's economy.
The one's who should have boycotted China was the IOC selection commitee. Once China was given the Olympics, the time for boycotting was over.
I think we should bawcott these heeya Olympics, ya'll.
Maybuh then, folks would fuhgit 'bout my little clustaf*** back in '80.
Bah the way, I got me a No-bell Prahz, d'ya heah?