As newspapers painted a grim portrait of what was supposed to be a calamitous Olympics, Brazilians braced themselves for the criticism. So, what’s so wrong about Brazilians voicing their frustration with signs reading “Out with Temer” at these Olympic games? If the Olympics games are a celebration of human endurance and spirit, shouldn’t Brazilians stand up for their rights and get some recognition for fighting for their right to freedom of speech? In 1936, Ireland refused to attend the Olympic Games in protest of the country’s independence. So they obviously took it to the games, to stadiums and to every Olympic event to get the message out.

Source: The Bubble August 08, 2016 19:41 UTC