Olympic Gold Tarnished by Labour Camps, Sweatshops and Child Athletes
Craig and Marc Kielburger
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Posted 10.13.2012
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Disappointment, with just a hint of betrayal, is what we're feeling about the Olympics right now. Like you, we read all the typical Olympic stories -- the triumphs, the heartbreaks and the heroes. Behind them, though, are darker stories of labour camps, child athletes and sweat shops. There's no excuse in this day and age for organizers of major events like the Olympics not to be aware of these issues.
