Let's celebrate the Olympics

I really don't understand the folks at CNN and I don't understand my dear friend in Montreal.

The former, because during these days of the Olympics, the news guys seem more interested in reporting that John Edwards had an affair with a single, available and willing lady. Newsflash for CNN- A politician having an affair is not news anymore - but Phelps breaking another world record is! And seriously, who the hell cares if Mr. Edwards has a problem keeping his zipper up. The man has spent his entire life serving the country. He has probably done more for the poor and women in USA through his policies than any other of the contenders for the Presidency. So he decided to have an affair. BIG DEAL! I would only hope this man takes it upon himself to take care of the child his girlfriend had (if it is his) and be a role model for her - that's the kind of politics the US needs to see. Anyone who says he doesn't deserve to be Attorney General because of this is totally stupid and naive. Would they rather have an Attorney General like Alberto Gonzales who thinks torture is OK?

Referring to my friend in Montreal - now, she is part of that now pathetic group that is boycotting the Olympics because of China's sad Human Rights policy. A bunch of hypocrites as there can be. These people should have been out there creating mayhem when the IOC first awarded the games to China forcing the IOC to reverse it's decision. What is the point of waiting for 8 years and then on the eve of the game realizing "Oh that's bad - China should not have the Olympics!". Makes no sense. There has rightly been outrage over the condition of the Buddhists and Tibetans - but just what is this group doing to uplift these people? I do not hear any of these "pro Buddhist supporters" sending large parts of their salaries to Tibet to help the people maintain their culture. Or leaving their jobs in the comforts of the West to volunteer to provide skills to the Tibetans. Or even providing any constructive support towards the Tibetans that can be used to make them stronger against the Chinese. No - these "pro Buddhist supporters" only provide words - and as we all know - words are cheap especially when you are faced with the largest army in the world.

And concerning the Olympics. Another Newsflash for everyone now. THE OLYMPICS ARE ABOUT THE ATHLETES! These fine men and women have spent their entire lives working very hard for this day. For heaven sakes, keep the politics away from it. Celebrate their ability and will power to push sports to new heights. Support all athletes who are dope free and don't cheat and strengthen the belief that by playing sports together, we are increasing our ability to live together on this earth in harmony.