News Post 3

In an article on USA Today, I read about Ethiopian Runner Feyisa Lilesa, celebrated his silver medal victory in protest. As he crosses 2nd at the finish line, Lilesa crosses his arms above his head as a sign of protest of the Ethiopian Government. Later on in an interview he ponders what might happen to him when he returns home from the 2016 Rio Olympics:

"If I go back to Ethiopia maybe they will kill me,” Lilesa said. “If not kill me, they will put me in prison. I have not decided yet, but maybe I will move to another country."

The government back in Ethiopia did assure him that he would not have to worry about any of those things happening to him upon his return.

It's crazy how in the US it is our right to say what we feel and speak out our opinions without feeling threatened. However, in other countries, people fear that an open mind may lead to their imprisonment or death.