[Eugine]

Well, the Caribbean wouldn't be boycotting it fo' sure. We got the worlds fastest man after all (keke, just showing of here!) but seriously, should the world boycott it?

China treats it citizens as shyt, and there are countless human rights violation (I'm always in wonderment as to why the US embargos Cuba, when China and Russia is by far worse than Cuba! hypocrites). This would show China that world cares, and we're tired of their nonsense there. Human rights is the most important rights eva.

So should we?!?!?!

Oh, I'll leave you guys with this picture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Osaka07...tafa_Powell.jpg
Such a beating ^___^

[TheEnglishman]

I don't deny that China does some bad things, but why should this affect a sporting event? Sport's meant to bring people together, not move them apart.

[Jenna]

Because China goofed up? Why... What exactly happened?

I'm all for the Olympics. I'm not an athlete by any means, but it sure is great to see people working hard and accomplishing their dreams out there. :P

[Drizzy Drake]

This was on Jon Stewart.

[TheEnglishman]

It would be very cruel for the ageing athletes. It's unlikely they'll be able to make 2012, so why end their careers now?

[Toasty]

.eugine, on Mar 20 2008, 07:50 AM, said:

Well, the Caribbean wouldn't be boycotting it fo' sure. We got the worlds fastest man after all (keke, just showing of here!) but seriously, should the world boycott it?

China treats it citizens as shyt, and there are countless human rights violation (I'm always in wonderment as to why the US embargos Cuba, when China and Russia is by far worse than Cuba! hypocrites). This would show China that world cares, and we're tired of their nonsense there. Human rights is the most important rights eva.

So should we?!?!?!

Oh, I'll leave you guys with this picture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Osaka07...tafa_Powell.jpg
Such a beating ^___^

What's his face won't let anyone import anything anyway from what I remember, otherwise they'd have Japanese automobiles, yet they don't. Cuba still has stuff from the50's or whatever. I could be wrong though.

I think it should be boycotted unless they actually improve their air quality, instead of just relocating the sensors to cleaner areas. It'll be harmful to the athletes at the LEAST.

[Saturos S.]

I think they should be pressurized, sanctions, economic boycotts or something, not but boycotting the games. Something should happen, but I don't think this is what should happen.

[TheEnglishman]

I don't like the idea of the Olympics being used as a way for countries to argue their political differences. Stuff like that should be done at the UN, not a sporting event.

[Caael]

Who gives a damn. If china tries any funny business, the US will go all Hiroshima on their ass and wipe out 1/6th of the world's population.

Or so the scriptures said.

[Split Infinity]

Because that totally wouldn't start a third world war.

[Caael]

Well the chinese cant really retaliate if they're dead.

But seriously, what Me111 said. The Olympics are supposed to bring people together and have friendly competition from countries. There's no reason to boycott it. If action is to be taken against China, then thats not our choice.

[Split Infinity]

China would have launched a dozen ICBMs before the bombers even reached their borders.

[Toasty]

Split Infinity, on Mar 21 2008, 05:19 PM, said:

Because that totally wouldn't start a third world war.

It wouldn't because everyone else would either agree, or be too busy crapping their pants in fear to do anything. :P

And we have highly accurate long range interceptor missles now Split. ICBM's are useless against us unless they're stealth enabled. Something the Chinese aren't capable of.

But enough about how powerful and awesome America is. :D


Something has to be done about China's policies, but for now, we have bigger fish to fry. China just needs to clean up their air for now.

[PDM]

America can be as powerful as it wants, but it isn't awesome.


GOD, I DON'T WANT 2010 TO BE IN MY CITY.

[Caael]

2012 is in london ;)

[kate]

2052 is in edmonton u.u

I don't think they'd boycott it. Otherwise in future years they'd have to have the dude running with the eternal flame fall down three times, and that's dangerous D:

[TheEnglishman]

I doubt there would be either. Seems to be more talk than anything else.

[Golden Legacy]

My personal view is, allow the world to enjoy one of the most precious global events. This is one of the rare times when the entire world can participate in a friendly, joyous, and competitive atmosphere. These are the Olympics, the ultimate showcase of not just what talent and prowess each country has to offer, but it's also the epitome of human athleticism and power.

Leave the politics out and let's enjoy the Olympics, I say.

[Caael]

Well said, GL, wholeheartedly agree.

[Saturos S.]

Screw the olympics, we've got European Football Championship this year!

*is so going to Austria for a match*

[TheEnglishman]

My interest in Euro 2008 is very muted. Nothing to do with England not qualifying or anything.

[Eugine]

Anyway, I personally think we should boycott the games. The olympics should take place in a peaceful environment.

China are basically killing Tibetans, and having the games, simply says - Lets win medals despite the fact that you guys diregard human rights and the environment.

Golden Legacy, on Mar 23 2008, 03:18 PM, said:

My personal view is, allow the world to enjoy one of the most precious global events. This is one of the rare times when the entire world can participate in a friendly, joyous, and competitive atmosphere. These are the Olympics, the ultimate showcase of not just what talent and prowess each country has to offer, but it's also the epitome of human athleticism and power.

Leave the politics out and let's enjoy the Olympics, I say.

Yeah GL, unfortunately you wouldn't be finding that at China...

[Caael]

Lol china will rig them so they win.

[Golden Legacy]

Why do you say that? The Olympics have always been about fair play and competitiveness. I'm not saying there has never been examples of dishonesty and such, just that you wouldn't regard the premier global athletic competition as the place to allow that.

About four and a half months now, I can't wait! Has the torch relay begun, anyone know?

[Split Infinity]

I hope the torch-lighting ceremony won't be as bad as the Greek olympics.

[TheEnglishman]

They had a ceremony with the torch during the week, but it got disrupted by Tibet protesters.

[TheEnglishman]

Sorry for the double post, but a load of people have tried to stop the torch as it has gone through London. One guy tried to grab it from a runner, whilst another tried to turn it out with a fire extingusher. I don't mind them protesting peacefully, or even saying stuff like 'Free Tibet' but they just go way over the line when they do stuff like that.

[Golden Legacy]

It's all right Me111. And yes, there were quite a few disruptions along the way, the torch had to change to unplanned routes and there were officers surrounding the runners at all times.

http://news.bbc.co.u...ews/7332942.stm

Anyone here experience or see it?

[TheEnglishman]

The protests have occured in France as well. Apparently the torch was extingushed three times. It just goes over the line of an acceptable protest for me.