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Originally Posted by Wormius
I guess we should all stop caring then? Like, why even vote? Why do anything that doesn't result in immediate change for a cause you support? What's with the need for instant gratification? No, a boycott won't change things overnight, but it contributes and moves things forward.
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Voting doesn't cost innocent people who are completely unassociated to the problem their life long dreams.
Voting also has a far greater chance of actually inciting change.
I also strongly disagree that a Canadian boycott would move anything forward. Like others have mentioned, it'll just increase moral in Russia by upping their medal count.
I actually think Canadians wearing something in support of LGBT would be FAR FAR FAR more effective than not showing up. I would be surprised if Canada boycotting would be world news for longer than the day it's announced. Especially in countries where LGBT are oppressed. You know, the ones you're trying to reach?
Utterly stupid idea.