Sports are not to be a place for political opinions or protests
The Olympics are a great testament to this, people from around the world show up to compete, not protest and certainly not to disrespect the games.
Some that see Colin as some kind of hero do not grasp the spirit of sports
really?
In 1980, 62 countries led by the United States of America boycotted the Moscow summer Olympics after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on Christmas 1979. The decision was not one made by American athletes. It was made by President Jimmy Carter and the decision was one of the least popular ones Carter ever made during his presidency.
Jackie Robinson was once enemy number one as well ... old bigoted traditions die out ... the next generation isnt as stiped in 'customs and traditions' ...
That boycott WAS NOT in the spirit of the games. If you asked Jimmy today, I bet he'd tell you this.
I'd support Colin if his protests were anywhere else than ground level playing field
I'll label him "opportunistic" and anti-sportsman, way to go Colin
what about politics is 'the spirit of the game'?
how is forced shows of patriotism in 'the spirit of the game?" exactly
Taking advantage of opportunity makes some people presidential ...lol
The kid obviously did not know how things would turn out and he took a GREAT RISK, that is not opportunistic.
I have posted all the things he is into BESIDES the protest, .. that is no opportunistic
if he happens to be able to salvage SOME type of income to continue making contributions to his cause and to live his life ... GOOD FOR HIM.