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Assertion:
Foreign companies should withdraw their sponsorship of the 2008 Beijing olympics
In reference to: http://www.rsf.org/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=174
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The top point in support right now is, "By withdrawing sponsorship, private enterprise can send a message faster than governments that they will not tolerate the human rights abuse."
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The top counterargument is, "Boycotting the games will probably only hurt the athletes who want to compete and not force China to democratize"
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Mar 24
2008
tarheel
Boycotting the games will probably only hurt the athletes who want to compete and not force China to democratize
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Mar 25
2008
moby
Athletes are also interested in boycotting the games, not just for human rights violations but also for pollution of Beijing
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Mar 24
2008
stjerome
Sports and politics should be separate.
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Mar 25
2008
mccainin08
The Olympics has already put pressure on Beijing to allow 3,000 U.N. peacekeepers into Darfur. Although action has been slower than expected, it has had a positive effect.
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Foreign companies should withdraw their sponsorship of the 2008 Beijing olympics