The boycott of the Olympic games which are going to be held at Beijing, China can give one ambivalent thoughts towards the advocacies of those initiating the boycott. Yes, it is known that they are concerned for the human rights of the Tibetan citizens, but is it right to show utter disrespect towards the symbol of many hardworking athletes around the world? It is not right to douse the fires of the Olympic torch because in doing so, the people involved are actually disregarding what it really stands for—the ideals of peace, unity and equality among the nations of the world.