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GGG · 08-09-2013, 10:42 AM

I think Russia's human rights record on all issues is pretty terrible. Political dissidents are locked up, reporters etc. Prior to this law being made public there was no push to boycott. So why do these abuses, the majority of which were ongoing before the law was made, cause a tipping point at which boycotting would be considered.

So I am against a Country led boycott but would support an athlete led boycott if they choose to make that sacrifice. It is not my decision to make. I do think a better thing to do would be to ensure that Canada olympic Comittee votes for future sites are based on human rights even if that is politically costly.

Did Canada vote for Sochi or China to host the games? If so I am disappointed, it is at the selection level that Canada and other European nations can force change instead of securing votes for their next bid.

08-09-2013, 10:42 AM	#164
GGG Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Exp:	I think Russia's human rights record on all issues is pretty terrible. Political dissidents are locked up, reporters etc. Prior to this law being made public there was no push to boycott. So why do these abuses, the majority of which were ongoing before the law was made, cause a tipping point at which boycotting would be considered. So I am against a Country led boycott but would support an athlete led boycott if they choose to make that sacrifice. It is not my decision to make. I do think a better thing to do would be to ensure that Canada olympic Comittee votes for future sites are based on human rights even if that is politically costly. Did Canada vote for Sochi or China to host the games? If so I am disappointed, it is at the selection level that Canada and other European nations can force change instead of securing votes for their next bid.