Darfur and Boycotting the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games

We have discussed in class the history of the conflict in Darfur. Many groups which provide aid to Darfur are calling for world leaders to boycott the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing.

1. Read the information provided in the following link: http://www.enoughproject.org/node/757
2. Post a response to what you have read, including answers to the following questions:

What are the reasons for the boycott? What do they hope to achieve?

What impact will the boycott have on the Darfurian people?

Should President Bush boycott the Opening Ceremonies? Why or

why not?