Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Torch run: Peace or propaganda?

The Toronto Star wonders whether the Olympic Torch run is really necessary in today's world. After all, the tradition began with 1936 Olympics when the Nazis ran over a thousand Aryan youth from Greece to the German stadium. Does this event really have a place in today's world?

Another question-- is China using this to distract from its issues with Tibet and the Falun Gong? And, more importantly, is it working?

Torch run: Peace or propaganda?

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