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I was, and am, opposed to China being given Olympic honour, I think they don't deserve it for reasons others have stated like their human rights record, etc.
However, I don't believe the Olympics should be boycotted, it's not the fault of the athletes, and boycotting would punish innocent people who've worked hard to get to the standard they have. Protesters trying to put out the Olympic flame was beyond ridiculous, it's not in the spirit of the games.
British athletes have been given the gag order, no criticising the regime when they're there. I doubt the same will be given to spectators, though. Spectators have nothing to lose by speaking their mind.
I don't know what the Olympic Committee were thinking, giving it to China, really. But boycotting isn't a step in the right direction. It would be as stupid as boycotting French goods at the start of the current Iraq war was.
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