Comments on: Boycotting the Olympics because of China’s crackdown on Tibet? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bryan Morris http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163923 Bryan Morris Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:03:07 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163923 Boycott? Of course not! If the U.S. were to boycott the China Olympics merely because the Chinese are slaughtering citizens of a nation they are occupying by military force, just think of the economic damage done to the poor corporations that cough up so much advertising money to sponsor the Olympics. And while you're at it, just think of the hipocrisy! Boycott? Of course not! If the U.S. were to boycott the China Olympics merely because the Chinese are slaughtering citizens of a nation they are occupying by military force, just think of the economic damage done to the poor corporations that cough up so much advertising money to sponsor the Olympics. And while you're at it, just think of the hipocrisy!

]]> By: Jun http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163919 Jun Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:02:35 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163919 If such violent activities happened in NYC, it’ll be labeled terrorist attack and be dealt accordingly. In Tibet, it is called “peaceful”…The magic of democracy and freedom of speech. If such violent activities happened in NYC, it’ll be labeled terrorist attack and be dealt accordingly. In Tibet, it is called “peaceful”…The magic of democracy and freedom of speech.

]]> By: Sanjeev, San Jose, CA http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163916 Sanjeev, San Jose, CA Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:02:29 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163916 The only reason China is hosting the Olympics is to promote itself and to feel proud. Therefore the countries that feel strongly about China's actions in Tibet, and deem them to be genocidal and shameful, should definitely consider boycotting the games. However I doubt if it will happen; no country will want to "anger" China and risk their economic interests. The only reason China is hosting the Olympics is to promote itself and to feel proud. Therefore the countries that feel strongly about China's actions in Tibet, and deem them to be genocidal and shameful, should definitely consider boycotting the games.

However I doubt if it will happen; no country will want to "anger" China and risk their economic interests.

]]> By: Hadrian http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163909 Hadrian Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:02:08 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163909 I think the entire free world should boycott the Olympics in communist China. The communist dictatorship in China is ruthless, corrupt, and violates every human right ever imagined on a daily basis. They illegally seized the sovereign kingdom of tibet and they continue to wage a cold war against the free republic of china in taiwan. Sports and games is all well and good but they should not be used as an excuse to recognize an illigitimate and outlaw regime persecuting billions of human beings. When a nation state sends its athletes to participate in Olympic games held in a country it is tacitly acknowledging the legitimacy of that government and state. The communist regime in China must go. FREE TIBET! BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS!! Hadrian New York City I think the entire free world should boycott the Olympics in communist China. The communist dictatorship in China is ruthless, corrupt, and violates every human right ever imagined on a daily basis. They illegally seized the sovereign kingdom of tibet and they continue to wage a cold war against the free republic of china in taiwan. Sports and games is all well and good but they should not be used as an excuse to recognize an illigitimate and outlaw regime persecuting billions of human beings. When a nation state sends its athletes to participate in Olympic games held in a country it is tacitly acknowledging the legitimacy of that government and state. The communist regime in China must go.

FREE TIBET!
BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS!!

Hadrian
New York City

]]> By: Dave , Houston, Texas http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163908 Dave , Houston, Texas Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:59 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163908 If all of the bad press continues and the Chinese government does not make any efforts to change their ways a boycott will not be needed, China will hang themselves. With the limelight shining on them during this massively televised event, the world will get a glimpse of everyday life in an oppresive regime. It is up to China to get on board with the rest of the civilized world and start providing its' citizens with some basic human rights. They can't hide with all of this attention. If all of the bad press continues and the Chinese government does not make any efforts to change their ways a boycott will not be needed, China will hang themselves. With the limelight shining on them during this massively televised event, the world will get a glimpse of everyday life in an oppresive regime. It is up to China to get on board with the rest of the civilized world and start providing its' citizens with some basic human rights. They can't hide with all of this attention.

]]> By: Carlos F. Quinones http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163905 Carlos F. Quinones Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:53 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163905 Hypocrites, you want cheap manufactured goods and a 10 – 20% return on your stocks. That is why China is a super power our needs over those of a people (Tibetans) no one wants to address this at all. News flash if it says made in China “DO NOT BUY IT” if 50% of American consumers adhere within 12 months they will be giving us Tibet as a trade. The American public needs to understand that we have the ability to control our foreign policy via the $$$. Carlos F. Quinones Hypocrites, you want cheap manufactured goods and a 10 – 20% return on your stocks. That is why China is a super power our needs over those of a people (Tibetans) no one wants to address this at all. News flash if it says made in China “DO NOT BUY IT” if 50% of American consumers adhere within 12 months they will be giving us Tibet as a trade. The American public needs to understand that we have the ability to control our foreign policy via the $$$.

Carlos F. Quinones

]]> By: Jonathan Navia http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163904 Jonathan Navia Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:47 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163904 Yes. A boycott should occur. Tibet was invaded and illegally annexed by China in 1950. Back then, due to the technological and political limitations of the time, we could do nothing about it. Now we can. China may fancy itself a superpower-in-the-making. The Chinese government will find out the hard way as the Soviet Union did that real enduring power comes from the consent of its citizens to act on their behalf. As China's continued subjugation of Tibet and ambitions toward Taiwan shows, they are a very long way from attaining that power. Yes. A boycott should occur. Tibet was invaded and illegally annexed by China in 1950. Back then, due to the technological and political limitations of the time, we could do nothing about it. Now we can. China may fancy itself a superpower-in-the-making. The Chinese government will find out the hard way as the Soviet Union did that real enduring power comes from the consent of its citizens to act on their behalf. As China's continued subjugation of Tibet and ambitions toward Taiwan shows, they are a very long way from attaining that power.

]]> By: Mike NYC, NY http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163901 Mike NYC, NY Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:38 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163901 There should be a boycott, but not necessarily because of Tibet. I believe a boycott is in order simply because the air in Beijing is not fit for humans to breath safely. There should be a boycott, but not necessarily because of Tibet. I believe a boycott is in order simply because the air in Beijing is not fit for humans to breath safely.

]]> By: Alex http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163902 Alex Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:38 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163902 I'd hate to see this happen, but I could see this having the same effect on Beijing as the Afghanistan invasion had on Moscow. Certainly if I were to choose a reason to boycott, it would be a much more direct excuse than boycotting them over Darfur. I saw this coming years ago, incidentally. That was the IOC thinking when they awarded the games to a country that was almost guaranteed to attract a boycott? I'd hate to see this happen, but I could see this having the same effect on Beijing as the Afghanistan invasion had on Moscow. Certainly if I were to choose a reason to boycott, it would be a much more direct excuse than boycotting them over Darfur. I saw this coming years ago, incidentally. That was the IOC thinking when they awarded the games to a country that was almost guaranteed to attract a boycott?

]]> By: Eric http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163899 Eric Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:32 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/17/boycotting-the-olympics-because-of-china%e2%80%99s-crackdown-on-tibet/#comment-163899 I could care less about an official boycott, but I plan on a personal boycott by not watching. Besides, NFL preseason will be in full swing -- better TV viewing anyway. I could care less about an official boycott, but I plan on a personal boycott by not watching. Besides, NFL preseason will be in full swing - better TV viewing anyway.

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