I find that my conscience will not allow me to continue business as usual.
- Steven Spielberg, announcing his resignation as artistic advisor for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, to protest China’s support for the Sudanese government and “the unspeakable crimes against humanity that continue to be committed in Darfur.” (Source: BBC + Sojourners)
I find this very encouraging and a powerful statement. But how can we respond individually? Maybe a ban on watching the Olympics? Seems like more ought to be done?
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