The recent protest in Tibet, an Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, have sparked a variety of concerns around the Olympic Games (to be held this summer in the Chinese capitol of Beijing). Primarily, the suggestion of a boycott. Not a boycott of the entire games, but of the Opening Ceremony. I am very glad that President Bush has chosen not to politicize the games by boycotting the Ceremony. Not because I support China's efforts in Tibet.....In fact, I believe that there is no reason why China needs to be there at all, Tibet should be independent.......but because of the fact that many might possibly try that same approach on the U.S., should Chicago win the 2016 Olympic Games. I strongly believe that the President's decision was a very wise step for our country. At the same time, another leader I like, French President Nikolas Sarkozy, is considering a Boycott of the ceremony. I don't believe that the Olympics should be stuck with Politics. We'll see in the coming months what becomes of this possible problem. Any thoughts?
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