[RexBeach]

That's why it ain't the Olympics anymore. There's no such thing as amateur standing.

I think it's a shame that it has come to this.

Must admit I haven't watched a lick of the Olympics. What kind of "overnights" are the Games getting?

[Puppage]

I think it's a shame that it has come to this

I couldn't agree more.

We will never experience another victory like the 1980 men's hockey team.

[My2Cents]

I'm with you. I have a hard time getting up for the American athletes because they all now come across as spoiled, pampered, and arrogant. But this is great that Cheek has decided to donate his winnings.

BTW, I've watched about ten minutes of the Olympics so far -- saw Cheek's first run, but didn't bother staying around for the second.

[CBart95]

Rex-dawgie?

Magnaminity old Dear.

Please wait your turn for the Champion's moment in the Sun.

No matter how we all may agree on the subject you advocate for, yours is the equivalent to "has Mr. Cheney submitted his resignation?" at the WH press conference yesterday. As the spokesman aptly replied: "That's an absurd thing to utter ".

Lest you be dubbed the"Turin David Gregory".

[kajingawd]

Different countries have been giving their * winners * money, lodging, jobs, royalties...

This has been going on for decades, nothing new under the sun.

[Freee-dame]

That's why it ain't the Olympics anymore. There's no such thing as amateur standing.

I lost interest in the Olympics for a few cycles after (our) pros were permitted. When I remembered that they are the very best in the world at some athletic skill, I decided to enjoy them as they are. No one can accomplish what these skaters, skiiers, etc. do unless he is unbelievably talented and dedicated to training.

[Diplomat]

There's no such thing as amateur standing.

And there was never a "professional athlete" from a communist country, either. In spite of the fact that they were being paid by their government to be an athlete.

[stevio]

I can kind of see your point, but I see it as the best of the best. And if they make money doing it in the off season so be it. Who says they have to be poor?