>>>They only compete as a representative of a country because that's how the Olympics got laid out. They are really competing for themselves.
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>>The olympics is laid out that way for a reason. So now it's every man (or woman) for himself?
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>Should be. After all, it wasn't you or me or George Bush or Stephen Harper who did the work. Why should any of us get to share in the glory?


It's the idea to promote relationships between countries in a sporting environment, not to promote the achievements of individuals. If you want that, then there should be world sporting competitions - oh, I forget, there already is! :o)