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So, Steven van de Velde, the Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of raping a child, has been eliminated from the Olympics. And honestly, it’s about time. The fact that he was even allowed to compete in the first place is utterly sickening. How could the Olympic committee, the Netherlands Olympic Committee, and the Netherlands Volleyball Federation condone sending a convicted child rapist to represent their country on an international stage is beyond comprehension to me.
I can’t even begin to fathom how anyone could cheer for him or support his participation in the games. The message that this sends is clear – that winning a medal is worth championing a heinous criminal like him.… Continue reading
As the world watches the Olympic Games, the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence should prevail. However, the recent news of a Dutch beach volleyball player who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl has stirred up controversy across the globe. Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, is representing his country in the Olympics, and the crowd’s reaction to him is speaking volumes.
Booing a player may seem harsh, but in this case, it is completely justified. As spectators, we cannot overlook the heinous crimes committed by individuals simply because they happen to excel in a sport. Van de Velde’s actions should not be brushed aside or forgotten.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker