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Originally Posted by landshark
This is simply not true. The olympics USED to be about the best of the best AMATEURS in the world. Amateur status used to be a big deal. Athletes used to get their medals yanked if it was shown that they earn $100 at a charity event two years ago.
Locke's point is a good one...
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In that case... How dare they adjust the rules of the Olympics in order to increase popularity and make it more enjoyable for spectators! How dare they cause professionals to push the limits of the human body and be a source of inspiration to man-kind!
My 'Homophobic jab' was actually an attempt to display that what traditions were present hundreds of years ago isn't whats desired in today's society. Damn society being all progressive and such.
My previous point can be adjusted to: The Olympics are NOW about the best of the best. Whats left to say?