I'm a Special Olympian!!
Most of the people I work with have already heard me mention this, but why not put it on the internet to be preserved for subsequent generations?

For many years, the Special Olympics has failed to gain anything near the success of the "other" Olympics. They've been unable to score the major advertisers, the sweet prime time coverage, and completely missed out on stirring up that feeling of national pride that our athletes are better than everyone else. I can't help but wonder why that is.

Then, it struck me. It's the events (or lack thereof). Are any of us going to get excited about watching a group of special needs kids play bocce or throw a few rocks during a bowling match? Yeah, me either.

I don't know about you, but I have my favorite real Olympics events and none of those currently listed at the Special Olympics site are among them. Why not add the more interesting sports to the list? Boxing, judo, taekwondo, and wrestling could easily be added to the list of available sports to compete in. In addition to allowing the more violent and aggressive special Olympians the opportunity to compete I think it'll attract more viewers. I know I'd watch.
- posted by Robert @ 4/10/2005 03:05:00 PM