Yesterday the British Olympic Association withdrew their previous plan requiring all athletes to sign a contract stating that they would not make any political statements during the Games. The Association decided to revise the language of the contract after the uproar their announcement raised!
Today, the German Olympic Association joined the American and Belgian associations, saying that it would not restrict its athletes’ freedom of expression:
What great victories!!
Today, the German Olympic Association joined the American and Belgian associations, saying that it would not restrict its athletes’ freedom of expression:
Our athletes are citizens who are aware of their responsibilities, but they can and will be able to express their opinions.Steven Spielberg also decided to follow his conscience, announcing that he was stepping down from his position as artistic advisor to the Olympics’ opening ceremonies!
What great victories!!
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