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We should never have allowed the torch in as a protest against China. The Chinese government are using the torch relay to promote themselves whilst at the same time murdering and torturing innocent people in Tibet. Giving the Olympics to Beijing in the first place was a disgrace and any right thinking person knew that their assurances that their human rights record would improve as a result was a lie at the time. China still executes hundreds of innocent people for crimes they did not commit because a visibly quick result is more important than justice. The country is a disgrace!Still support the Olympics as a concept though - it is just the IOC that needs to take a long hard look at itself.
Maybe not for you but basic human rights for the people of the world are a regular consideration in our house - it effects what we buy and we are members of Amnesty. Not just the trendy ones. I am with Ollie on this one (other thread) and do not have a finite amount of compassion that I can only spare for those nearest and dearest. I do think some people should spend far less time thinking about their own immediate needs and should consider those unable to speak for themselves.