It's about damn time
DCOC: District of Columbia Olympic Committee
Yes, it's humorous, but if you stop and think, it's a good thing. For far too long, our brothers and sisters down in the nations capital have been oppressed by the government - relegated to "protectorate" status when it comes to the House of Representatives - they have one non-voting delegate. They get taxed like Joe American, but they have no way to affect the government around them, except by casting a vote. What's that all about?
To quote a friend:
well, DC is essentially a colony or territory, just like Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. they all have Olympic teams, so why can't we?
And he - and the DCOC team - have a great point. Get out to their website and let the IOC and your local representative know about their plight - and lets see if we can get the DC team out to the winter Olympics in 2010 and 2012!!!
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