Olympic Athletes Warned They Could Be Punished For Criticizing China [Reactions]

An official said that athletes competing in next month’s Beijing Winter Olympics could face punishment and prosecution for making statements about China’s alleged human rights violations. What do you think?

“I didn’t know Olympians could talk.”
- Violet Franklin, Piano Polisher

“They should focus on winning gold so they don’t end up mining it.”
- Peter Larkson, Frog Herder

“Will the Jamaican bobsled team be there?
- Tyson Lang, Library Shusher