Some_Development3447 t1_jedfijk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:17 AM

Reply to comment by theshogun02 in Olympic head slams 'deplorable' government views on Russia by Murky_Interview3502

Isn’t it the other way around? Warring nations but aside their differences for 2 weeks to participate in the games. That was the original intention. Not that I want Russia at the games but literally, that’s what the Olympics did.

good_for_uz t1_jedsc2n wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:05 AM

Times change, these sporting events are now seen as a sign of acceptance and inclusion...of people willing to live by societies rules. By letting Russia partake we are condoning their actions just as the football world cup was justifying an oppressive regime.

It's a slippery slope and whether you agree or not, by allowing these things to happen other countries become bolder in their oppressive actions.

By banning criminal regimes we are making a clear statement that their actions are not acceptable in the modern world.

This is not the 1950s