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Kerri and the Park

Although this will possibly not be remembered as well as 
the Munich massacre, this tragedy is the represents the antithesis of 
the spirit of the games.  During the ancient games, a truce was 
observed.  Now it seems as if they are a magnet for violence.

It would be easy to proclaim the fall of humanity and become sullen 
and resigned to our fate as pawns in the power plays of governments, 
big businesses, and terrorists.  We need look no further, however, 
than Kerri Strug to see the determination of the spirit.  She did not 
falter.  Should we hold ourselves to a lesser standard?  We can look 
at all of the 11,000 athletes who have come to our country in the 
spirit of togetherness.  Even in defeat, they are all champions for 
simply running the race.

We will defy the cowards.  The games will continue.  We will 
continue.  I refuse to cower before terrorists.  Kerri won't let me.

Big Dave
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