Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Boycotting the Olympics and Russian vodka the wrong approach ?

The proposed boycotts of Russian goods and the 2014 Winter Olympics, while well-intentioned, would harm innocent people and further isolate Russia from outside influences, J. James Zimmerman writes.

"A boycott of the Olympics would deprive Russian citizens of the chance to interact with tourists and gain exposure to more cosmopolitan influences," he writes, adding that "the best way to channel our energy is to focus on improving equality here in the U.S."