Open Thread

April 7th, 2008 10:28 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: debasing the Olympic torch:

The Olympic torch has had to be extinguished three times amid protests by anti-China demonstrators in Paris.

Is this getting out of hand, or an appropriate protest? Have China's actions tarnished this year's Games, and diminished your interest? Does this have the potential of becoming 1980 all over again?