Re: Canadian Olympians are an Embarrassment

On Aug 15, 9:18 am, "J.C. Watts Enslin" <jonens...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Honestly, as a Canadian I would rather skip the Olympics entirely
> rather than witness the embarrassment that this has become.  One week
> in and we have yet to win a single medal.
>
> I mean, Tajikistan has a bronze.  What the hell is a Tajikistan?
> Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzistan have *two* medals.  Are these even real
> countries?  Peaceful little Switzerland has four.  Us?  Nothing.
>
> I really wish I was making this stuff up.  I really think our country
> should seriously consider not even participating in 2012.  I for one
> am going to BOYCOTT the winter games in Vancouver until we agree to
> pull out of the 2012 London games.
>
> Are you with me?

Surely you jest. Just to BE there - to qualify for the Olympic Games -
means that you are one of the best in the world, period.

No Olympc athlete has to win a medal to gain my respect. I know (from
training with world-class swimmers in my youth) what kind of
determination and dedication it takes to make it to the Games, and I
have great admiration for anyone who does.

Show Canadian Olympians the respect they have EARNED.