It might not be quite that simple, but according to The New York Times, that's were things are heading. And since China will undoubtedly cloak their repressive nature behind a masquerade put on by the "Department of Publicity," formerly known as the Department of Propaganda, outsiders must milk the Olympics for all we can get. I know, these games are supposed to be a celebration of what the world has to offer, but with a human rights record like this how can we be celebrating what China offers its citizens? With the highest rate of executions in the world, no freedom of press, assembly, and no political opposition, there isn't much to be celebrating. Meanwhile our trade deficit with China is astronomical and shows no signs of stopping, and who gets the short end of the stick, the middle class, you, me, and every other American without stocks or a company to run.
So, if you know anyone who plans on going to the '08 Olympics tell them why they shouldn't. Better yet, do your part by writing to NBC, nbcolympicsfeedback@nbcuni.com, and tell them why you won't be watching next summer.
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