Olympic Gaming

Hide and seek was the game of choice this past week in San Fransisco. The Olympic Torch kept popping up in unexpected places in an effort to confuse protesters and keep control of the thousands of people who turned up for the event. Then it was off to Argentina, where the tour went smoothly except for some water balloon bombs trying to extinguish the flame. Next stop is Tanzania.  Will it be a tug-of war, capture-the-flag, or ring-around-the-rosie ?  The whole world is holding their breath to see what is next.

No one seems to care that the Olympics are about SPORTS. Not politics, not human rights, not building the egos of one country higher than another.  This is not to say that Beijing has no influence in the matter. This is a very important step for the Chinese.  More than 3,500 children havebeen named “Olympics” in the country so far and they are so concerned about success that they have even installed many sit down toilets for the occasion.

When China was chosen to host this historic event, everyone knew they were communist, so why the surprise? Why the protests?  Its a little too late to say “oops”.

“What do you mean, I’m pregnant?”

“Oh, I have to pay for this house the next 30 years?”

” I have lung cancer because of smoking;… really?”

So we protest. We carry our multi-colored signs.  We stand in the streets and try to extinguish the biggest thing in a young athletes life. Is this right?  Can’t we stop all this childish maneuvering and accept that we are merely spectators?  Probably not.

Well, I for one would love the chance to attend the Beijing Olympics! See for myself what the huh-bub is all about. All I need is a round trip ticket from America, entrance fees to the games, a great place to stay, good food, and a generous Chinese benefactor for me and my husband to accomplish this monumental task. Any takers??????????????????????? Godspeed!