Stay away from the U.S. and its federal thugs. Do not come here for FIFA. Do not come here for the Olympics. Do not come here at all if you value your life and liberty.

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in reply to Lauren Weinstein

I disagree with you on this, I'm from a country with high levels of corruption, crime and much much higher unalive rates then yours. A country where our government is turning a blind eye for bribes. I'm not saying what is happening is right, but you guys get to protest, disagree in person and online and have the power to vote for change. You are living in paradise when you compare it to other places in the world. I would give my left arm to live in your country, I really would.
in reply to klarnebel

@klarnebel
Sure you would.

But honestly, why limit a boycott to the World Cup? Boycott FIFA, all of it.

FIFA gives lip service to democratic values while supporting violent, antidemocratic dystopian autocrats. Itโ€™s a highly corrupt organisation and a huge grift.

So, make it hurt. Boycott local football clubs and let the clubs know why youโ€™re doing it, because they via their football association are members of FIFA.

Weโ€™re tired of the games & circuses.

in reply to Lauren Weinstein

West-European here.
Back in the 90s, when I was a teen, my high school had an exchange program with a high school in Boulder, Colorado. Participating in that exchange was an honor and a privilege. There was an extensive application process only a few pupils would pass.

Nowadays, my high school kids think the idea of visiting the #USA is a fevered dream, they wouldn't go there under any circumstances. And I'm very happy about this, I want my kids to be safe.

#Trump #ice

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