Originally posted by Tom Ellison
One question that immediately comes to my mind after reading this article…
If Gary Hall Jr. did NOT sign the so called “Code of Conduct” would they have let him participate and swim in the Olympic Games? If not, then he was FORCED to sign that under duress.
Not really. Since he could have refused to particpate he was not forced to sign. Particpation is not a right, it is a priviledge which is regulated by a duely appointed body. It is rather like driving in that regard: If you disagree with the use of red lights to stop, you are free not to drive; if you disagree and drive anyway, you are subject to the penalties that may be incurred.
-LBJ
Originally posted by Tom Ellison
One question that immediately comes to my mind after reading this article…
If Gary Hall Jr. did NOT sign the so called “Code of Conduct” would they have let him participate and swim in the Olympic Games? If not, then he was FORCED to sign that under duress.
Not really. Since he could have refused to particpate he was not forced to sign. Particpation is not a right, it is a priviledge which is regulated by a duely appointed body. It is rather like driving in that regard: If you disagree with the use of red lights to stop, you are free not to drive; if you disagree and drive anyway, you are subject to the penalties that may be incurred.
-LBJ
