American Bikers

Cyclists want apology from USOC over mask flap- Yahoo Sports!

"The four American cyclists who arrived for last month’s Beijing Games wearing black masks and were subsequently ordered to apologize for offending the host nation are seeking an apology from the U.S. Olympic Committee. In a letter sent to the leadership group of the Athletes Advisory Council, an attorney for the four cyclists—Michael Friedman, Sarah Hammer, Bobby Lea and Jennie Reed—not only asked the USOC to apologize, but said the flap was “emotionally devastating” and adversely affected their performances at the Beijing Games, where none of them medaled and only Hammer managed a top-five finish."

First off, I don't beleive these people should have had to apologize for wearing masks. Heck, I would have wanted to wear one too in that dirty air. It's like plugging your nose when somebody lights up next to you. Rude? Maybe, but I don't want to inhale their dirty stinkin' smoke. Anyway, they may be right, but they are still being ridiculous. I won't be suprised if they also demand the money for the gold medals each one of them would have won had they not been "emotionally devastated." Give me a break. Who gets "emotionally devastated" by a little slap on the wrist. Come on. Are we talking about 5 year olds here, or adults? Unfortunately, this is just one case of many where lawyers make extraordinary exaggerations to accomplish their agendas. Frivolous lawsuits are becoming a trademark here in the United States. Entire law firms are built around them. Frankly, it makes me sick. The world would be a lot better place if more people worried about helping others rather than screwing them over.