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Hell Hath No Fury

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8. They were awarded in 2007 --

Reply to davidpdx (Reply #7)

Mon Aug 5, 2013, 01:33 PM

Aug 2013

By the time these draconian laws came into effect hundreds of millions of dollars had been invested by the Host nation and venues created. There was zero time for another location to be chosen and be up and running by the opening of the games. At this point, I think the very best thing would be for the world's athletes to make a bold statement at the games -- they have a unique opportunity to shove Russia's face in the hate and bigotry they have enshrined with these laws. I hope to see more than one winning athlete take their victory lap with not only their home flag but a Pride flag.

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This message was self-deleted by its author NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #1

K/R NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #2

Boycott it. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2013 #3

+1 blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #4

Wait a second, I though Russia was the almighty savior davidpdx Aug 2013 #5

None of these laws were in effect - Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2013 #6

That maybe davidpdx Aug 2013 #7

They were awarded in 2007 -- Hell Hath No Fury Aug 2013 #8