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Old 08-09-2013, 05:24 PM   #191
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Originally Posted by MattyC View Post
Yes but the point of a boycott is to enact change. If Canada backing out isn't going to at least cause a stir in Russia, why not look into possibly more impactful ways of getting the message across without nullifying the athletes efforts.
Again, boycotts are not only about causing change in the target.

They are about showing that you have a principle that you're willing to hold on to.

If western countries would more consistently hold on to their human rights ideals, human rights problems in the world would decrease rapidly. Because everyone wants to do business with us.
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