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To: sandintoes who wrote (9698)	2/13/2002 10:40:14 PM
From: Michael Grosz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17683

While what you say is true, it is also true that more people have heard the names of Sale and Pelletier now than ever would had they won the Gold.

To: sandintoes who wrote (9698)	2/14/2002 7:02:22 PM
From: Toby Zidle	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17683

"The audience let their disapproval of the judging be known." When have audiences ever been objective and impartial? This, however, is not a defense of those judges. And what about the bribing of the Olympic officials to get the games in SLC to start with? I'm not blaming the committee in SLC either. It wouldn't be the first time that a small elitist group that controls a precious commodity (like event location awards) has demanded personal 'incentives' in return for a site selection. The Olympics is not about performances of the best 'amateur' athletes in the world and the impartial judging of the winners. It's about power in a billion dollar business. And what is power about ultimately? The ability to enrich oneself. Idealism is somewhat incongruous here.