tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9240097.post-58934271191490659972008-04-29T20:44:00.000-07:002008-04-29T21:03:10.297-07:00Not the slightest bit about Revit...<br /><br />This evening I read an <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/2008-04-28-olympics-notes_N.htm">article in USA Today about Oscar Pistorius</a>, a 21 year old track athlete from South Africa who wants to compete at the Olympics in Beijing. He just happens to be lacking his lower legs and uses either prosthetic legs or blades to get around.<br /><br />Briefly, a ruling was made that says that he has an unfair advantage over able-bodied runners when using his "blades" and therefore cannot compete. His lawyers are about to challenge that ruling in an upcoming court case.<br /><br />This struck me as odd...first he's missing his bloody lower legs!!! Is that really an advantage if he uses the prosthetic blades? The scientist who determined that he has an advantage has tried this out for himself?? I suggest that the folks making the decision try it out for awhile and see what kind of real advantage he has. No matter how good they fit I can't imagine it is better than a real knee and lower leg for smooth and proper "operation". Second, if he wins his case and gets to compete and does so to a victory...I can't help but wonder if this means that other able-bodied runners will now have their legs cut off just so they have a similar advantage???<br /><br />I suspect his real advantage will be a strong spirit and uncommon determination to be a successful track athlete despite his difference. I say bravo...and good luck!<br /><br />Sorry to wander off the Revit focus I have usually...but I know some Revit users who live in South Africa AND I've mentioned Revit a couple times in the post too!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9240097-5893427119149065997?l=revitoped.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14230364057800484763noreply@blogger.com2