I would certainly watch the Special Olympics. The regular Olympics are beginning to look like the horse racing industry -i.e., doing whatever it takes to win, even if it's harmful. People are even breeding "winners" - forcing children to sacrifice themselves and go way beyond their limits.

It ticks me off in the horse racing industry because horses naturally love to run, and some are naturally determined to win. I know, I used to be a trail guide - some of those old clunky livery horses impressed the heck out of me.

Watching the Special Olympics is like watching watching wild horses compete with each other. It's not only exciting, it's pure heart. It's a fight to the finish, but no one is out to "destroy the opponent." It's about going home content with your place in this world, regardless of the outcome. For the "losers," it just gives them a little more determination to try harder next time - without having to sacrifice their lives or feel bad about themselves.