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You need to figure out why you're angry before you give yourself a stroke.

Try this: 1. Pull this post up in threaded mode 2. examine each of my posts.

In the ancient Olympics, I believe the boxers wrapped their hands in leather thongs studded with metal. I'm just guessing here, but someone probably got hurt. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> That would fit my definition of "dog eat dog, cut throat, win at all cost" competition. I also understand the games were conducted in the nude and with religous fervor. But, I wasn't there so I don't know for sure.

The point is, for any organization or activity to continue its existence it must adapt to change. The Olympic image has been sullied by cheaters. The IOC is very aware of the problem.


Not angry at all Pete, just a little frustrated with the term cheater being tossed around this thread (IMO) a little too freely and the upper ecehelon of our sport being called cut throat. Comparisons with other sports are not apples to apples because an Olympic track star is usually a highly paid professional and there are higher stakes that lead to "cheating". I do not believe you can apply that scenario to sailing. I feel priviledged when I get to play with the stars of our sport and so far have found all of them to be exceptional individuals who play the game within the rules, are approachable, and give a lot back.