The Death Of Sports: Olympic Torch Edition

by Alejandro de los Rios

First impressions are hard. Usually forced, awkward, with all parties just wishing they could somehow just skip getting to know each other and just know each other. You know? Some first impressions are perfect, most are awkward, while some are just completely disasterous. With that in mind, what better way to start our relationship than by discussing the geopolitical turbulence caused by China’s human rights violations and continuing persecution of Tibet?
While it might be more convenient to believe that sports and politics don’t mix, it’s been proven time and again that this isn’t the case. Regardless, …read more