Boycott a government that makes Hitler look tame... boycott the chinese olympics?

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Tibetan were protesting the lighting of the Olympic torch. Personally I am very happy that people are starting to boycott these games. Now I know people from China (probably the Chinese propaganda machine), will be making comments as to how I do not know what I am talking about, there is something seriously wrong in China. The best thing to do will be TO BOYCOTT the OLYMPICS.

It is very simple, whenever you see a product that has anything to do with a US company sponsoring the Chinese Olympics, DO NOT BUY IT. The only reason China has gotten away with the occupation of Tibet, is that it contains no real natural resources (OIL).

Now I am waiting for Chairman Mao (idiot) propaganda machine saying that this topic should be blocked.

How do you feel about the Olympics?
 
Yes, boycott the olympics. When you go to the store to purchase a product, do not buy the made in china product unless it is the only thing you can find.
 
I understand the boycotting of China mentality. However, the Olympics is for the individual and team athletes that have worked so hard and long to see this hard work come to fruition. In boycotting the Olympics, I feel we are "hurting" those athlete's pursuits. I feel there are other ways people can boycott China, do not buy products made in China, period.
 
I don't believe the Olympics is the proper venue to demonstrate against or boycott for political or humanitarian reasons. That's what we have a foreign policy, foreign embassies and diplomats for.
It's pretty much the only event where all of the participating countries can get together and compete in a non-violent ceremony.
I think that the athletes who have worked so hard to become the best of the best should be allowed their 5 minutes of fame without a back drop of controversy.
The Olympics, regardless of where it is held, is in no way an indication that we or any other country approve or disapprove of the host country's political, human rights or economic systems policies.
 
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