Athletes being censored

Apparently Olympic athletes from Britain are not permitted to voice any opinions concerning China's political systems. The intention is to avoid offending Chinese citizens due to the cultural differences. Other Olympic teams are rumored to make similar agreements of silence. Australia, however, has decided to ban any negative talk concerning other athletes. The United States has not made any such committment toward either political issues or athletes.

read more...http://www.kansascity.com/451/story/485095.html or http://www.smh.com.au/news/beijing2008/athletes-may-bag-china--but-not-rivals/2008/02/11/1202578694204.html