WITH the race underway for a new International Olympic Committee president, many might be wondering if there will be changes in the way the organization is run. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are fast approaching and Russia's stance on homosexuality has some calling on the IOC to take a stand. But the organization has its own Olympic Charter, including a code of ethics that governs the way the Games are run. In the case of the human rights issues surrounding the Sochi games, is the IOC really adhering to it's own charter and making its stance known?
"It would be nice if they could, but I think it's impossible with the circumstances."
"I think its possible but it's a pretty tall order with what's at stake."
"They have to be neutral to a point but they also have to listen to the political leaders because they have to get approval of the country it's held in."
"There is no short answer on that, it's far too complicated."
"No, because they're the ones that host it and they have to stand on some kind of ground."
