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Iranian Swimmer Not Punished for Failing to Swim Against Israeli

Submitted by Helem, Aug 15, 2008 12:49

The Iranians should have been disqualified for refusing to compete with another athlete because of where the athlete is from. This would have set the tone for the future — enough is enough. Iranians are acting like babies and the rest of the world is acting the stupid parents that turn the blind eye. The Iranians will never learn what is good and what is bad if we don't teach them. Teach them that there are consequences for their actions.


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Aug 15, 2008 13:02

The Iranians should have been disqualified for refusing to compete with another athlete because of where the athlete is from....

Helem 

Aug 15, 2008 12:49

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