Should the U.S. boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing? Robert Gehrke explains why it’s a bad idea.

While China’s human rights record is abysmal and has to improve, history has shown that boycotts don’t work and punish athletes

(Ng Han Guan | AP) A visitor to the Shougang Park walks past the a sculpture for the Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. China on Monday threatened to take "firm countermeasures" if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

Should the U.S. boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing? Robert Gehrke explains why it’s a bad idea.

While China’s human rights record is abysmal and has to improve, history has shown that boycotts don’t work and punish athletes

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