tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post109312519235942360..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Bush Olympic AdMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1093140590778767052004-08-21T22:09:00.000-04:002004-08-21T22:09:00.000-04:00NBC had a great human interest segment abou the pr...NBC had a great human interest segment abou the progress of the Olympics and its dealing with women. Ancient games in Greece -- none. In 1900 - 16 females. In 1996, 26 nations had NO WOMEN. In 2004, 5 nations had NO WOMEN. <br /><br />Pakistan as a female swimmer, first time, in 2004. Iraq had a women, first in 56 years (ever for them). <br /><br />A quote of a soldier from (with some backward views), "If she was my sister (speaking of a female going to the Olympics), I would kill her."<br /><br />Broadcaster's voice, "This is how progress happens." And on the screen is the opening parade of nations with female holding Afgan's flag, a judo women landing on her back, a 100-meter runner 3-seconds behind the field, and other great images of participation at less than world-record breaking standards. <br /><br />In 2004, 40-percent of the athletes are females. <br /><br />Great job with that segment NBC.<br /><br />Locally, in 1928 two swimmers, both female, were a part of the US squad in Amsterdam -- from Homestead. In 1936, two swimmers from HOMESTEAD were in the games in LA. Pittsburgh had great success in a time when there were very few women in the games. Wish we were doing better these days.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.com