Mar 27 2008
Should the U.S. Boycott the Olympics?
In light of recent protests and government crackdowns in Tibet, many, particularly celebrities, have called for the U.S. to boycott the summer Olympics in Beijing this year. China is notorious for human rights violations, by the group likely most victimized by the Chinese government often remains unknown to the public mainstream.
China has no tolerance for professing or practicing Christians. Chinese Christians meet in house churches in the dark of night, hoping to worship without being detected by the government. Those arrested are often beaten severely, detained for long periods, or sent to work camps, which coincidental make many of the products bought and sold here, in the U.S.
I have never really participated in boycotts. However, I think it might be time for Americans to boycott China, including the Olympics. However, I believe that if the U.S. boycotts the Olympics, our statement should include all of the groups who have been victimized by the Chinese, and not just the favorites of Hollywood. (By the way, is it me, or are Americans as awed by the Dali Lama as Obama Girl is awed by Obama?)
Chuck Colson had a brief, interesting commentary on the matter here.
i don’t know how the Olympics could even think China was a good idea????