RIO OLYMPICS

[Blindgreed1]

You're officially a moron.

I'm not explaining myself any further.

Goddamnit! Why do you do that? Whenever we start to have a serious discussion and you don't care for the content you tend to say exactly that. Why? No one was calling you names in retaliation for your opinion. No one got pissy and said they were done with the conversation because we didn't agree with you. Goddamn.

I guess I'll explain myself even though I said I wouldn't.

FTR, it has nothing to do with 'fearing what I don't understand.'

You love hearing yourself talk.

My point was, if you're going to wear clothing that your religion mandates, ie, bulky stuff to cover yourself up, you're probably not going to be able to compete with someone that doesn't have to wear it.

In other words, an athlete would be at a serious disadvantage.

So then, why compete like that? was my question.

To make a religious statement is all I can come up with.

In other words, idiotic.

Go compete in the Muslim Games, where all competitors are at the same disadvantage, and take your silly shit out of the Olympics.

Now, if they want to wear that stuff (or better yet, are REQUIRED to wear it) on a daily basis, go ahead. I have no problem with it.

It's not a religious statement MS. They have to wear them or it would bring dishonor to their families and their country. Women who don't wear them are considered whores in their culture and many are beaten or stoned to death every year for not wearing them. They have no choice but to wear them. A friend of mine's father used to work in Saudi Arabia back in the 80's. The family went to visit him for xmas. His sister who is not Muslim, wore short pants when she was out shopping with her mother. The following day she wore a long dress was raped in an alley way. The police said it was her fault for not keeping herself covered (below the ankle) in a public place. No charges were filed. They're not making a religious statement. That's just how their life is in the middle east.