06:32am | Apr 20, '09 |
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Why Boycott the 2010 Winter Olympics?
10 Questions and Answers on the 2010 Winter Olympics Boycott to stop the Canadian Seal Hunt
Q#1: Why choose the 2010 Winter Olympics? What connection is there with the Olympics and the slaughter of seals?
A: The connection is that the 2010 Winter Olympics is an international event hosted by Canada and this provides an opportunity to focus international attention on the slaughter of seals on the Canadian East Coast Canada is ignoring the majority of Canadians opposed to the seal slaughter but can they ignore the rest of the world?
Today, where we are in the midst of the largest extinction of species in over 65 million years, people's priorities continue to be defined by social circuses. The Olympics is the largest circus of all. It makes sense to utilize an international circus to focus attention on issues far more important than sports.
Q#2: Will the boycott be effective?
A: Back in 1986, a boycott wa