the Olmpics

I've never really been an avid watcher of the Olympics. My husband loves it, so I've been watching this year. The opening ceremonies were great. I really enjoyed that.
The footage on the luger dying did not sit well with me. I'm an emotional person who empathizes much too easily. I cried thinking about his family, and how hard he had worked to get this far. It's a sad situation. I also couldn't believe what was shown on TV. It was so graphic and shocking.
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Because I am not a reagular watcher of the Olympics, I have so may questions that I need to look into for satisfaction. Why would they let NHL players compete? Why not let hard workers that are hoping to get into the NHL a chance to prove themselves? These players already have bad habits from getting away with stuff for years. It should be a little tighter on the rules (no body checking, no roughness, etc) Isn't it for the love of the game? There is too much attitude and arrogance in my eyes. Some Olympians are only 16 yrs old. I am sure there are many athletes of that age group that would love to play hockey in the Olympics. Why not let them play. These NHLers who are overpaid sports celebs don't give the Olympic feeling that the others athletes do. I feel pride for the others doing their best at skiiing and skating. Hearing their stories and feeling their hardships. I don't feel that way towards the hockey teams. Yes, it is great to see our coutries competing, but ... too many buts. . .

I enjoy one event for a few days and then I personally get bored of watching it over and over again. And the same athletes compete in several events, so you are hearing about the same people over and over. Depending where you are watching the games, the coverage is different too. As a kid, it seemed very different. I am know that there have been changes, and wish that I wasn't so separated from things that I would pay more attention.

I commend all the athletes for what they accomplish. I don't care what country wins medals. I cheers for everyone who does their best and earns top marks. Sure, I am rooting for Canada because I am Canadian, but I am rooting for all star athletes to be praised for thier hard work.
Go everyone !