Luge Leering

The Winter Olympics are..."an increasingly high-flying circus of terrifying rides, uncontrolled speeds and, in some cases, pure danger."

                                                                 From a Washington Post story.



NBC-TV showed the video of the luge competitor dying at least three times in its evening newscast.
Enough.
Had it been an American athlete, it would probably not be shown at all. What if it had been your son, or your nephew, Brian?

[ALSO: Commentary about the NBC opening ceremony coverage from the NY Times.]
[UPDATE: Sunday 2/14/10 - NBC says it will no longer show the video. Washington Post reports Father of luger has not seen and will not watch it.]