> The IAAF should immediately suspend every nation > that doesn't have > rigorous, independently audited, out-of competition > and in-competition > testing programs. If they do that, they might have > a little currency to > deal with the problems in the U.S. Otherwise, it is > impossible to take any > allegations seriously, because it is clearly just > political maneuvering.
Definitely agree it's political maneuvering. However, there is little PR value for the powers-that-be at the IAAF and IOC to take down the Botswanas and Myanmars of the world. That's where their power base lies - in smaller, developing countries. Better to take down the arrogant US of A to make a statement so they can build up more support to continue their cushy, all-expenses paid, blue blazer-wearing lifestyles. Did anyone follow the recent FIFA saga where Blatter got re-elected primarliy due to the power base he built up in Africa and Asia over the years? There was tons of evidence regarding corruption and ineptitude in his regime, but it didn't matter because the federations from those areas knew who was paying their bills. The IAAF and the IOC are different animals but same story. Read the book "Lords of the Rings" by journalist Andrew Jennings for more outrageous stories regarding the "Olympic Movement". With that said, USATF still needs to get its act in gear. Right now it's all empty talk and posturing. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
