23 Jul, 2021 → by ClaimboUser950168
innapropriate commentary during Olympic coverage
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Friday 23rd July 2021 Channel 7 Olympic coverage 8:30 to 9 pm. Bruce McAvaney mentioned " the stolen generation " when conversing with the family of one of the athletes representing Australians. I find this mention of socially sensitive and controversial issues offensive, and an attempt at pushing an agenda, during a sporting event wrongful and divisive to the welfare of ALL Australians. There is a time and place for discussion & mention of social problems, behavior & culturally / socially / politically motivated issues. The Olympics and sporting events in general should not be a public platform to be used as a political football. Staff at channel 7 should not be sowing the seeds of division and dissent during sporting event coverage.