Far-flung Olympic protest park an 'insult' to demonstrators

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/30/22497544-far-flung-olympic-protest-park-an-insult-to-demonstrators?lite

SOCHI, Russia - Trains rumbled by, cars sped along the highway overpass above, and only few pedestrians strolled through this public park on a recent gray day in Khosta, a beachside part of Greater Sochi, declared as the official protest zone during the Olympic Winter Games.

In other words: This is hardly a high-visibility spot for people trying to share their message with the public.

And that isn't likely to change when the Olympics actually begin on February 7; the protest zone is a 40-minute journey by public transport from the Olympic Park. At first, Russian authorities prohibited protests, most likely directed at the country's government for its anti-gay laws and the environmental impact of the Olympics, all together during the games. But after much criticism from within the country and from abroad, they have offered up the small city park wedged between the main traffic corridor and a river.

[JohnR! 5,495]

How dare you criticize Putin! He is the real McCoy, salt of the earth and last bastion of democracy in this planet!

Putin's da man!!!

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

How dare you criticize Putin! He is the real McCoy, salt of the earth and last bastion of democracy in this planet!

Putin's da man!!!

Don't say this too loud, Danno and Gary will come in here and start a circle jerk.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Don't say this too loud, Danno and Gary will come in here and start a circle jerk.

All the while singing The Internationale!

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

All the while singing The Internationale!

[Danno 1,228]

The Olympics is not a place for political grand standing, every effort is made to put such things aside and to provide a vehicle that countries can come together in sport.

That they don't allow a premium location for people to protest whaling, Gays or the use of drones is not surprising, with communications such as it is, if there is an interest, the world will see it.

[JohnR! 5,495]

That they don't allow a premium location for people to protest whaling,

In fact, they would not allow protests at all were it not for pressure from the west.

[Danno 1,228]

In fact, they would not allow protests at all were it not for pressure from the west.

"The west" can you be more specific because I am wondering where the objectors are when Obama moves about enjoying his separation from his detractors.

[JohnR! 5,495]

"The west" can you be more specific because I am wondering where the objectors are when Obama moves about enjoying his separation from his detractors.

You have a friend in Google!

[Karee 4,190]

Reminds me of speaker's corner in Singapore.

[Danno 1,228]

You have a friend in Google!

Ahhh yes.

We need to power of Google to find it.

What a joke.

Reminds me of speaker's corner in Singapore.

Or the free-speach zones at the university.

[JohnR! 5,495]

We need to power of Google to find it.

Yes, some of you indeed do. No harm though.

[Novembro 1,763]

Boo Putin.

[Danno 1,228]

[Darnell 8,478]

The Olympics is not a place for political grand standing, every effort is made to put such things aside and to provide a vehicle that countries can come together in sport.

That they don't allow a premium location for people to protest whaling, Gays or the use of drones is not surprising, with communications such as it is, if there is an interest, the world will see it.

Yet things happen each time.

How you gonna stop the professional protesters companies and organizations?

Reminds me of speaker's corner in Singapore.

I have stood on that spot, and cursed the bus-driver, repeatedly !

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/30/22497544-far-flung-olympic-protest-park-an-insult-to-demonstrators?lite

SOCHI, Russia - Trains rumbled by, cars sped along the highway overpass above, and only few pedestrians strolled through this public park on a recent gray day in Khosta, a beachside part of Greater Sochi, declared as the official protest zone during the Olympic Winter Games.

In other words: This is hardly a high-visibility spot for people trying to share their message with the public.

And that isn't likely to change when the Olympics actually begin on February 7; the protest zone is a 40-minute journey by public transport from the Olympic Park. At first, Russian authorities prohibited protests, most likely directed at the country's government for its anti-gay laws and the environmental impact of the Olympics, all together during the games. But after much criticism from within the country and from abroad, they have offered up the small city park wedged between the main traffic corridor and a river.

a 17-dolla bet says Al-jazeera TV and MSNBC will both set up cameras there, running 24/7.