And the latest scandal on the Para Olympics.......Apparently some of the athletes, with a particular spinal condition, have been accused of trying to boost their performances with a little gruesome trick. It seems that, before an event, if they break a toe, or a finger, or injure themselves in any way, below the level of their spinal injury, then their performance is enhanced with increased blood pressure. Unbelievable ! What does that say about my humble attempts to explore the 'Pain' issue. They are so filled with the desire to win that they'll stoop to these insane levels. This is true. Accepted its just a minority, but still I feel my empathy is being mocked. I'll be watching the Opening Ceremony tonite, mostly because I've got two nieces involved as entertainment volunteers, but after that, I think I'll give it a miss, out of respect for my feelings.