Christian Graus wrote:

why were they given the olympics

It is their turn. 99% of them probably don't think it is a favor given to them.

Roger Wright wrote:

and nothing will change that until the world brings pressure to bear financially.

Actually, there are constant pressure on them to produce more cheaper products for the rest of the world, so far they liked it.

Tad McClellan wrote:

Its easy to forget all that all those girls that we saw in gymnastics were taken from thier families at age 3 and only see thier parents once a year.

They are sent to training by parents who want to make a better life for their kids and themselves, which is not much different from the rest of the world. Nobody is forcing the families to do so. Most of the problems in China are true. But you don't need to pity chinese, they are quite happy today comparing to 30 years ago. If you wish the country just collapse, you need to see a psychiatrist.

What about SQL 2000? Thanks.