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lapfog_1

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2. I remember the protests against South Africa

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Wed Sep 10, 2025, 01:34 PM

Sep 10

when it was officially apartheid. They protested everywhere there was an official South African team event or representation.

Eventually Apartheid ended.

I suppose the Palestinian protesters are hoping for the same with Israel. End the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. Allow in food and medical help. Quit bombing hospitals. Allow for a 2 state solution...

Starving millions in Palestine might be worth disrupting a cycling race. At least it gets people to ask "Why are these people disrupting my entertainment".

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Riders threaten to quit Vuelta if more pro-Palestine protests disrupt race [View all] Coventina Sep 10 OP

Folks don't want to hear it JustAnotherGen Sep 10 #1

It's absolutely absurd. Initech Sep 10 #3

There's huge money involved in the Gaza takeover. ananda Sep 10 #6

I remember the protests against South Africa lapfog_1 Sep 10 #2

"All it does is alienate people." Behind the Aegis Sep 10 #4

Agreed JustAnotherGen Sep 10 #5