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Old 16-08-2013, 16:14
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As much as I strongly disagree with Isinbayeva, that is her opinion and she is very much entitled to it, unfortunately.
She should keep her disgusting opinions to herself.
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Old 16-08-2013, 19:27
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Hope Sally Pearson wins the hurdles.

My favourite female athlete
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Old 16-08-2013, 19:28
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Hope Sally Pearson wins the hurdles.

My favourite female athlete
For some reason I find it really hard to like her! I don't know why.

When's she running?
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Old 16-08-2013, 20:30
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For some reason I find it really hard to like her! I don't know why.

When's she running?
She got through the heats today.

Semi and hopefully final tomorrow
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Old 16-08-2013, 22:24
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She should keep her disgusting opinions to herself.
Why should she? Not everyone is a liberal.
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Old 16-08-2013, 22:34
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Why should she? Not everyone is a liberal.
What has liberalism got to do with it? Comments like hers send out the message to Russians that homophobia is okay. What would you think if a British sportsperson came out with comments like that?
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Old 16-08-2013, 22:43
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What has liberalism got to do with it? Comments like hers send out the message to Russians that homophobia is okay. What would you think if a British sportsperson came out with comments like that?
If a British sportsperson said it then I wouldn't care either, it's their opinion and they are entitled to it regardless of how many people don't like it. Like I said, I don't agree with her in the slightest, yet I believe in freedom of speech and people should be allowed to say what they believe.
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:19
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If a British sportsperson said it then I wouldn't care either, it's their opinion and they are entitled to it regardless of how many people don't like it. Like I said, I don't agree with her in the slightest, yet I believe in freedom of speech and people should be allowed to say what they believe.
The world would be a hellish place if people said what they really thought all the time. Some views absolutely need to be shouted down and argued against.
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:48
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If a British sportsperson said it then I wouldn't care either, it's their opinion and they are entitled to it regardless of how many people don't like it. Like I said, I don't agree with her in the slightest, yet I believe in freedom of speech and people should be allowed to say what they believe.
If someone of the fame of her came out and said they were against rights for Black people, or Jewish people, then they would be shouted down. I really don't see how this is any different tbh.
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:51
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The world would be a hellish place if people said what they really thought all the time. Some views absolutely need to be shouted down and argued against.
Exactly, human rights should come before gender, race, sexuality or religion. I really don't see how this is any different to Hitler and his anti-jewish campaign
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:51
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The world would be a hellish place if people said what they really thought all the time. Some views absolutely need to be shouted down and argued against.
I think the complete opposite, I like to be blunt and honest. I wish homophobia, racism and all that negative malarkey didn't exist but people should be free to speak their minds.
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:54
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If a British sportsperson said it then I wouldn't care either, it's their opinion and they are entitled to it regardless of how many people don't like it. Like I said, I don't agree with her in the slightest, yet I believe in freedom of speech and people should be allowed to say what they believe.
That's the problem with freedom of speech. It allows people with despicable opinions to spread hatred and then roll out the "oh it's just what I believe" as their defence. There is no defence.
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Old 16-08-2013, 23:59
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So we should all just keep our opinions to ourselves then? Where is the line drawn on what is considered offensive and what isn't?
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Old 17-08-2013, 11:37
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So we should all just keep our opinions to ourselves then? Where is the line drawn on what is considered offensive and what isn't?
In her case, yes. This woman is one of the most famous athletes on the planet and is hugely influential, she's ambassador for next year's Youth Olympics. With all that influence comes responsibility.

And not to mention people in Russia who disagree with her have to keep their opinions to themselves or risk getting fined and thrown in prison.
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:27
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Glasgow is getting a Hard Rock Cafe..

http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/h...glasgow/055767

The new cafe will employ more than 80 people from the area and will have more than 9,000 square-feet of space, including seating for 170 guests, a live music area for weekly events, a late night bar and a merchandise-filled Rock Shop.
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:28
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In her case, yes. This woman is one of the most famous athletes on the planet and is hugely influential, she's ambassador for next year's Youth Olympics. With all that influence comes responsibility.

And not to mention people in Russia who disagree with her have to keep their opinions to themselves or risk getting fined and thrown in prison.
I agree with all of this.

Russia is in a truly sorry state right now, and I sincerely hope more people start speaking out against them. If Sochi faced a mass boycott in 2014, I would be very happy that we're finally sending a message to Putin and his cronies that what they're doing can never, ever be acceptable.
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:36
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Glasgow is getting a Hard Rock Cafe..

http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/h...glasgow/055767

The new cafe will employ more than 80 people from the area and will have more than 9,000 square-feet of space, including seating for 170 guests, a live music area for weekly events, a late night bar and a merchandise-filled Rock Shop.
Never been to a Hard Rock Cafe are they any good think my nearest one is Manchester though so probably too far to go just for a meal. Once ate at the Planet Hollywood is Disneyland Paris, my burger had blood in it, though apparently that's how they have them in France.
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:37
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So we should all just keep our opinions to ourselves then? Where is the line drawn on what is considered offensive and what isn't?
I think when you're a person in the glare of the media or public, with a certain amount of 'influence', you need to be more considered with what you say.
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:38
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In her case, yes. This woman is one of the most famous athletes on the planet and is hugely influential, she's ambassador for next year's Youth Olympics. With all that influence comes responsibility.

And not to mention people in Russia who disagree with her have to keep their opinions to themselves or risk getting fined and thrown in prison.
I couldn't agree more wolfy
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Old 17-08-2013, 22:46
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Never been to a Hard Rock Cafe are they any good think my nearest one is Manchester though so probably too far to go just for a meal. Once ate at the Planet Hollywood is Disneyland Paris, my burger had blood in it, though apparently that's how they have them in France.
i've only been to the one in Edinburgh, during the day for a meal. the venue they have chosen for Glasgow is an impressive building, in the city centre. it will be worth a visit..

http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Glasgow...eumGlasgow.htm
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Old 18-08-2013, 11:55
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This is brilliant!

http://news.sky.com/story/1130071/ru...t-anti-gay-law
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Old 18-08-2013, 11:59
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Old 18-08-2013, 12:14
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Fantastic!

As an aside, I've really liked it whenever a Russian athlete has won or done well at these championships (politics aside ). I love the crowd reaction - it was the same with London, the home crowd support.
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Old 18-08-2013, 13:14
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Very good. Although I hope they're prepared for the endless abuse they're about to receive from the braindead beings that roam that sorry nation.
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Old 18-08-2013, 15:14
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I love Fraser Pryce.

Really pleased for France in that 4x100 too.
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