Henry Imler August 8th, 2008

Despite all the problems China has with human rights, environmental destruction, and support for all the wrong people, I won’t be boycotting the Olympics for several reasons.  Firstly, it won’t do a darn bit of good.  Secondly, I want to see this amazing spectacle that is the Olympics.  Thirdly, this is a amazing opportunity for the world to see China and its record and hopefully doing so will move people to act differently towards it.  Fourthly, it presents me a chance to see what athlete will do with the stage time afforded to them.  Overall, not boycotting the Olympics will allow for possible dialogue with China.  China is a lumbering giant which has slowly opened up its markets and embraced modernization.  It is my suspicion that it will continue to move, but move slowly, on human rights and environmental issues, at the constant prodding and engagement of the rest of the world.

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