("Should Brazil Postpone the Olympics?")
We turned a blind eye to
the atrocities in Berlin, the repression in Sochi. We allowed Beijing
to host these games notwithstanding its human rights violations. Even
deaths at the hands of terrorists were not enough to stop the
proceedings in Munich.
It is beyond comprehension to believe that
economic and political turmoil in Brazil will disqualify this country
from acting as host to the world this summer.
But, in addition,
to put the athletes at almost certain risk of illness in the polluted
waters, as well as exposure to the Zika virus (notwithstanding the fact
that it will clearly reach far beyond Brazil whether or not the Olympics
is held), raises a serious question for immediate consideration.
Few
athletes will raise objections, as their life's work will outweigh all
other considerations. If history dictates, the show will go on.
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