[news] Why I'm Skipping the Olympics (by a 2000 BC Athlete)

[Mostly Water - "Canadian" and International alternative news feed]

Like all other hopefuls, I gave up a great deal to make the Olympic team...I began to see that my sacrifices were going to be used by the Olympic Games and their sponsors for ends that conflicted with my fundamental values. My competitive performance would not just be a part of a world community gathering to compete in the spirit of fair play, good will and global unity, but rather it would be sold to the highest corporate bidder for their own commercial gain. 

  


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