I think that a quiet word from Cathy that she won't run will do the
trick.
I believe comments can be sent to SOCOG at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
and if that doesn't work then there is an open form at
http://www.olympics.com/interactive/feedback.nsf/ContactUs?openform
that can be filled and sent.
Trudy
Rod Hagen wrote:
>
> Surely they will realise the stupidity of the decision and retract it
> before its too late, but what a fine set of opportunities it
> provides! What is Arthur Tunstall doing these days? With a decision
> like this he can't be far away.
>
> I like the idea of athletes of all nations refusing to perform
> without a Koori flag patch on their gear. Maybe groups of spectators
> could go dressed in colours which , when added together, make up the
> flag. There must be a million other possible responses. The campaign
> to get Sir William Deane (or even John Howard?) to wear a flag badge
> at the opening ceremony could begin right now!
>
> Best of all was the comment that it contravenes a rule which prevents
> "non-participating countries" flags from being flown. Looks like
> Aboriginal nationhood has been recognised at last, at least by SOCOG!
> Does this also mean that Kathy Freeman et al aren't eligible to
> represent Australia?
>
> >I think you must have made a mistake on this one, Trudy.
> >
> >Perhaps the news report was referring to an episode of ''The Games" , the
> >John Clark comedy show on the ABC .
> >
> >If this report is true, maybe 'The Games" is not a comedy show but is
> >actually SOCOG at work.
> >
> >What dithering, divisive clowns they are.
> >
> >Laurie
> >
> >Laurie and Desley Forde
> >Email. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
>
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