I was reading the Sao Paulo Declaration at
http://www.wamo.info
and the FINA response also linked to on that site.
What exactly is the justification for FINA GR 4, which prohibits participation by individuals and/or organizations in non-FINA-affliated organizations or events? The rule seems unreasonably broad in not limiting in any way what organizations one can not be affiliated with!
On the idealistic side, I find it somewhat offensive to have my rights of association so limited by a body like FINA. On the pragmatic side, FINA seems to have stacked the cards so much in its favor that it is hard to imagine fighting it.
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I posted my thoughts on FINA on this Forum many years ago with respect to FINA dragging their feet on the drug enforcement issue. I GOT crucified by many long time USMS members and seriously higher ups in USMS. I have always thought FINA was somewhat suspect in the decisions they made on the tough issues based solely on their lack of action on performance enhancing drugs ….back when EVERYONE knew state run programs were operating at full speed.
My point, FINA is a politically run organization that defends itself through politics and intimidation.
I posted my thoughts on FINA on this Forum many years ago with respect to FINA dragging their feet on the drug enforcement issue. I GOT crucified by many long time USMS members and seriously higher ups in USMS. I have always thought FINA was somewhat suspect in the decisions they made on the tough issues based solely on their lack of action on performance enhancing drugs ….back when EVERYONE knew state run programs were operating at full speed.
My point, FINA is a politically run organization that defends itself through politics and intimidation.
