Especially where the Chinese government can not be trusted. Given the human rights abuses and suppression of free speech, I cannot in good conscience watch these games.” - Jon, Boston “Watching China host the Olympics feels almost like watching games hosted in Berlin in 1936. “After the stories of what happened to the gymnasts and how high up that went, I can’t really trust anything associated with the Olympic committee.” - Tim, West Roxbury Watching would give China credit for their political system.” - Mike L., Burlington, Vt. “China is trying to make themselves look good on the world stage but dictatorships never are good for the people that live under repression. Congratulations to the athletes, but the pomp and circumstance can’t hide what’s really happening there.” - Leanne, Brookline There’s a reason every other government is telling athletes not to bring their personal phones for fear of the Chinese government spying and cracking down on protests. We all know exactly where China stands with human rights violations of their own people, not including the lack of free speech.

“The majority of spectators and athletes can’t attend due to COVID. Will you be watching the Winter Olympics? No, “I cannot in good conscience watch these games.” Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Below, you’ll find a sampling of responses from readers on how they feel about the games this year.

We asked readers to tell us why they would, or wouldn’t, be watching the Winter Olympics this month. Figure skating, ski jumping, bobsleigh, and snowboarding are also popular events among readers. Data from previous years has shown that alpine skiing is the most popular event in Massachusetts. In typical New England fashion, readers said they’re most excited about the alpine skiing competitions.

“The Olympics has long been the greatest binder that cohesively combines the world’s cultures, bringing all together for a few weeks of sportsmanship, perseverance, and sharing their finest to the world!” from Winthrop said that while he felt the committee “certainly could have picked a far more desirable location” he was still excited for the competition. American athletes have already won four medals in skiing, snowboarding, and figure skating events. “Too many special interest segments or pushing of political agendas.”įor the readers who will be tuning in, however, it’s the sportsmanship and spectacle of the games that keep them watching. “Not enough coverage of the actual events,” said Mac from Bedford. from Lynn complained that the Olympics have just become “a corporate advertisement.”

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