Olympics.

[123everton]

Watching what has been a very successful Olympics, I can't help but hink about the beginning and the trouble surrounding the Olympic torch.
Are'nt/should the demonstraters who tried to grab the torch violoently (terrifying women, one of whom was in a wheelchair) be ashamed of themselves?
Think about it, Russia and Georgia were in the middle of a bitter border WAR in which THEIR PEOPLE WERE DYING, and yet they could compete fairly and at the end embrace and congratulate one another.
Can you see the difference?

[123everton]

I'm saying by all means protest, but do so peacefully.
The fact that noone was hurt is due to the high level of protection given to the participants, Konnie Huq was almost grabbed by one what if he'd have succeeded and she had'nt let go....
I did'nt see the beach volley ball (so I don't know what you're referring too) but yes that's an excellent example.
There's a time and a place for everything, and there's a way to express it also.

[123everton]

Good soundbite.
Religion is expressed freely in Tibet, the Monks are even given money (a stipend) by the state, don't think Vicars are state subsidised here.
I'm not actually asking about the political isues surrounding Tibet (see my question in news for that) what 'm saying is that two citizens from two countries at war could embrace at the end of the competition with the eyes of the World upon them.
Their example is far more about the Olympics than any screaming niinnie trying to pounce on a woman.