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Politics should not be dragged into sports. Sportsmanship is something that should surpass politics. That is an easy thing to say as an outsider, and on a personal level I absolutely sympathise with her decision. But at the end I think she knew the rules, she knew the consequences and thus I think the message is stronger if she stays disqualified.
This is an incredibly objective response, very very valid point. I don’t necessarily agree mind you but you absolutely shouldn’t be downvoted. People are responding with emotion. Downvoting shouldn’t be used to suppress other folks opinions and thoughts.