Why I did not watch the Olympics.

[rizen1]

I found it really hard to watch the games, I must admit this was the first year my family and I did not follow the games.
But my heart was disgusted, by how the UN allowed China to displace their own citizens for these games to take place.

Why should my enjoyment cause someone to lose their home ?

Our world leaders claim to be " anti - opression ", but I guess it all boils down to cheap labor and saving some pennies. My sister showed me videos on youtube where people where being kicked out of their homes.

"A human rights organization is accusing the Chinese government of widespread forced evictions along with other human rights violations during preparations for the Beijing Olympics. In a new report, the Center on Housing Rights and Evictions says 1.5 million people have been displaced from their homes to make room for Olympic venues and city beautification schemes. Lisa Schlein reports from Geneva

Some might say Kris, you're a bit late the games are dead and gone. I agree, but it's never to late to speak up for justice.

My lateness in bringing this information is simple to ask those who did watch it.

WAS IT WORTH IT ?

What does this say about your Government ?

Why I Am Not Watching The Olympics

I want to first make this very clear: I am not calling for a boycott or protest. I am not telling you that you are wrong if you decide to watch the Olympics. I simply want to express why I cannot sit down and enjoy the Olympics this year.

While many countries allow abortion, China takes it a step further with forced abortion. China has a one child policy and forces women who get pregnant again to have abortions. It really amazes me that the "so called" pro-choice movement does not speak up against this. Wouldn't a forced abortion be going against the idea of choice?

China is also a staunch supporter of Sudan's government who are committing mass genocide in Darfur. Hundreds of thousands of people have been slaughtered in Darfur and millions have been displaced. Sudan's government is killing, raping and torturing black Africans in Darfur and China is helping them by supplying weapons.

With issues like forced abortion, the support of Sudan's government, the atrocities in Tibet and so much more it saddens me to see China looked at in such a great light during the Olympics. I know that there are many other countries including our own who are guilty of human rights violations. I know that China is not the only country to disregard human life, but they are one of the worst.

I tried to sit down, give the Olympics a chance and watch the opening ceremonies. NBC showed a few minutes of footage about why people are angry about the Olympics being in China before they went into the celebration of the opening ceremonies. As I sat there my heart saddened as I thought about what was more important for me. I could not help but think about all the people who were displaced in Beijing for Olympic facilities to be built. I thought about the billions of dollars spent for things like swimming pools and race tracks as so many people in china are starving and suffering. I thought about every second child conceived in China and the pain his or her mother went through as they were forced to kill their child simply for not being the first born.

As much as I like watching the Olympics, was this worth it? Is seeing someone jump higher that someone else more important than taking a stand? For me it's not worth it. I have decided that I will not watch the Olympics this year. I know my not watching them will not change what is going on right now. I made this decision as a matter of principle for myself and to stand in solidarity with those who are suffering. I have decided to take some of the time I would spend watching the Olympics and use that to research more ways I can be a voice for those who have none.

I want to reemphasize that I'm not telling you not to watch the Olympics or asking you to boycott them. I am simply asking you to think about some of these issues and look into how you might be a voice also.

For Christ I stand,

Bryan Kemper

 

[Mr. Armenian]

Don't worry. I didn't watch more than 1 minute of the Olympics. What China does is appaling, and we encourage this behaviour by giving them to make billions of cash?

This just definiatively proves why the IOC is corrupt and a total sham.

 

[Dreamer]

It is disgraceful.

Dear God in your great mercy, deliver the Chinese from their evil government. Bring your government to these people, who are great treasures in your eyes. Keep your eye upon the people and your hand very near to shelter the Chinese people. Bring the lost to your altar, even if it be from the heart and not a physically built church sanctuary.

Jesus, move in the hearts of the Chinese government. Or put new people in power who are more soft-hearted and open to new ways and human love and dignity. Please, in the name of Jesus.

We ask, Lord, that you heal the babies that were affected by the tainted formula and punish those businessmen who did this to all these babies and their families.

Please move your might, power, and great love and salvation into this nation, Oh, Lord!

We pray these things in Jesus name, knowing that you will answer, AMEN