Athlete Wanted

Students for a Free Tibet has begun a new initiative to bring the Tibetan genocide to the attention of the 2008 Olympic audience. They are soliciting donations to pay for the following advertisement in the NY Times (click the photo for a larger image).



I think Americans can be justifiably proud that the organizers are advertising in US media. If you need someone to make a bold and brash move, ask an American. (Of course with one of the world's largest Olympic teams, they're statistically better off targeting the USA.)

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see an athlete on the medal podium pull out a Tibetan flag? Or in a live interview mention the suffering of the Tibetans? Bjork put her future Chinese earnings on the line by making a statement at a concert in March in Shanghai. Maybe your donation will help an athlete make the choice to make his or her own statement.


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Athlete Wanted


Not to brag, but just to let you know that I'm not asking you to do something I wouldn't myself, here's my email confirming my donation (click to enlarge).




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Athlete Wanted

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