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Japan women's gymnastics captain out of Paris Games for smoking (www.nbcnews.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Wilshire to c/sports

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[–] Eheran 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

When you are representing a whole nation, you have quite a bit more responsibility as some random person. That extends far beyond illegal things, like general attitude etc. too. If you are an asshole, you are also going to get kicked out.

[–] 13esq 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I somewhat agree, when she is representing a wider group in public, there is an enhanced level of responsibility.

What she does when she's not in the public though, as long as it's not illegal, shouldn't be anyone else's business. My understanding of this case implies she was attempting to be subtle about smoking.

Around young children who could be inspired by you? Don't smoke.

In your own house minding your own business? Smoke like a chimney for all I care.