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From: kaufman@uiucdcs.UUCP (kaufman )
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Subject: PLO and Olympics  :-? - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 19-Mar-84 22:25:52 EST
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uiucdcs!kaufman    Mar 19 10:06:00 1984

     So the PLO wants its own Olympic team!  That's the way I heard it on the
radio last Friday (3/16).  Among other fascinating items in the report was the
fact that such a desire lacked political motivation.  Come on!  Are we supposed
to believe that?  I mean, why can't all the fine Palestinian athletes partici-
pate on the national teams of Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, etc. unless they are
trying to achieve some political goal?
     I was amazed that the would-be PLO Olympic team was interested in taking
part in baseball and weightlifting among other events.  But there was no
mention of any shooting events.  Wouldn't the Palestinians' best chance for a
medal be in riflery?  Or are terrorists considered professionals? :-)

     Ken "Just Missed the Bronze in Embassy Bombing" Kaufman (uiucdcs!kaufman)