Where were all these protesters when Beijing was still just a candidate for the 2008 Summer Games?
In west London, a protester tried to grab the torch out of the hands of a TV presenter, forcing police to briefly stop the procession as officers detained the man. Another demonstrator tried to snuff out the flame with what appeared to be a fire extinguisher. Others in the crowd threw themselves at torchbearers running past in official Beijing 2010 Olympics tracksuits.
*cough* It's 2008, Bryan Mitchell.
Just waiting for someone to throw gasoline instead of water.
Comments (2)
What did you expect? It's the AP. They lie even when they don't have to. And the BBC version of the story is even more amazing. They say that 2010 is the year for the London Games.....which are really scheduled for 2012.
Posted by David M. Hartzell | April 6, 2008 9:31 PM
Posted on April 6, 2008 21:31
I also don't see anyone calling for a boycott of major Olympic sponsors.
Posted by Eric J | April 6, 2008 9:35 PM
Posted on April 6, 2008 21:35