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tkflames · 02-19-2010, 05:08 PM

It has been alluded to in this thread, but I think the frusteration has less to do with our athletes (you can tell they are giving their all, even disappointments like Hamil and co.) and more to do with our support of athletes. However, as a country this is the only time we focus on the importance of amature sports and it is an important discussion to have. Australia (very comparable) in preparation for the summer Olympics invested huge sums in their athletes and has become an olympic powerhouse because of it. Canada has now invested a siginifcant sum in own the podium and it is important that we evaluate the impact. I don't mind having this discussion, but this "if you are complaining you are not patriotic", best be reserved for the southern states.

Added note: Support for our athletes in non-olympic years would go a long way. I can say personally I have never been to a speed skating event, or cross country skiing or any other olympic sport besides hockey in a non-olympic year. (actually thats not true, I saw bobsled and skeleton, but the point stands)

02-19-2010, 05:08 PM	#141
tkflames First Line Centre Join Date: Feb 2006 Exp:	It has been alluded to in this thread, but I think the frusteration has less to do with our athletes (you can tell they are giving their all, even disappointments like Hamil and co.) and more to do with our support of athletes. However, as a country this is the only time we focus on the importance of amature sports and it is an important discussion to have. Australia (very comparable) in preparation for the summer Olympics invested huge sums in their athletes and has become an olympic powerhouse because of it. Canada has now invested a siginifcant sum in own the podium and it is important that we evaluate the impact. I don't mind having this discussion, but this "if you are complaining you are not patriotic", best be reserved for the southern states. Added note: Support for our athletes in non-olympic years would go a long way. I can say personally I have never been to a speed skating event, or cross country skiing or any other olympic sport besides hockey in a non-olympic year. (actually thats not true, I saw bobsled and skeleton, but the point stands) __________________ Go Flames Go Last edited by tkflames; 02-19-2010 at 05:11 PM.