Olympic Torch Relay in Chaos in Paris

To be honest, I am pleased to see that many are protesting the Olympic Torch run in various counties. The lack of human rights in China and current crackdown in Tibet is the antithesis of the ideals of the Olympics. In my opinion, China should never have been selected to host the games. The very fact that the Chinese government doesn't want live broadcasts says it all. All that the International Olympic Committee has done is reward a repressive regime, much like in the 1930's with the Berlin games under Hitler.

Not surprisingly, unlike his French counterpart, the Chimperator - who has trashed the U. S. Constitution, implemented unlawful spying on U. S. citizens, and wishes he could rule like the Chinese leadership - has every intention of attending the opening ceremonies. Here are some highlights from yahoo news - note the lame excuses made by the delusional Chinese officials who do not understand that their little sound bites do not work in countires with a free press and rights of free assembly (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080407/ap_on_re_eu/olympic_torch_38):

PARIS - Paris' Olympic torch relay descended into chaos Monday, with protesters scaling the Eiffel Tower, grabbing for the flame and forcing security officials to repeatedly snuff out the torch and transport it by bus past demonstrators yelling "Free Tibet!"

The relentless anti-Chinese demonstrations ignited across the capital with unexpected power and ingenuity, foiling 3,000 police officers deployed on motorcycles, in jogging gear and even inline skates. "It is inadmissible that the games are taking place in the world's biggest prison," Garel said later. Outside parliament, as the torch passed, 35 lawmakers protested, shouting "Freedom for Tibet." "The flame shouldn't have come to Paris," said Carmen de Santiago, who had "free" painted on one cheek and "Tibet" on the other. Pro-Chinese activists carrying national flags held counter-demonstrations.

Police had hoped to prevent the chaos that marred the relay in London a day earlier. There, police had repeatedly scuffled with activists and 37 people were arrested. Beijing organizers criticized the London protests as a "disgusting" form of sabotage by Tibetan separatists. "The act of defiance from this small group of people is not popular," said Sun Weide, a spokesman for the Beijing Olympic organizing committee. "It will definitely be criticized by people who love peace and adore the Olympic spirit. Their attempt is doomed to failure."

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has left open the possibility of boycotting the Olympic opening ceremony depending on how the situation evolves in Tibet. Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Monday that was still the case.