Text of: 30679-CS-NonDis-O

Whereas, the Olympics are an exhibition of the highest achievement in athletic ability; and

Whereas, the consumption of alcoholic beverages inhibits athletic ability rather than increases it; and

Whereas, the consumption of alcoholic beverages causes many problems in society such as automobile accidents, assaults on women and children, suicide, and drowning, to mention a few; and

Whereas, advertising of alcoholic beverages will associate them in the mind of the public with the highest achievement in athletic ability, which is a false message,

Be it resolved by the 2000 General Conference of the United Methodist Church that we strongly protest beer or any alcoholic beverage being advertised at or near the Olympics in Salt Lake City,

And be it further resolved that we consider it scandalous for any alcoholic beverage to be listed as a sponsor of the Olympics,

And it is further resolved that the secretary of the General Conference is instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the Olympic Organizing Committee in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

 

 

 

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