Speak up.
Canada should not boycott the 2008 OG.
No athlete would support it, espeecially those who were hurt by the 1980 boycott. Those athletes, including Sue Holloway, kayaker at the time, have had 28 years to reflect on it. It's amazing that they don't seem bitter.
The Canadian government can't tell the COC what to do, but it sure can make it dreadful for athletes. The federal government gives very little money to the COC, but, recently it has provided funding for Own The Podium (summer and winter versions), and this government wouldn't think twice about cutting off that funding.
So, while there's little taxpayer money in the actual team or Missin Staff, there is considerable funding in federally-supported programs.
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