Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: The Olympic Games have an important message of unity

Today is the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Lasting until Aug. 12, the Games are a way to unify the globe regardless of our differences — and that’s something we could use a lot more of in these times.

The Olympic symbol — the five interlocking rings coloured, blue, yellow, black, green and red — is a representation of the union of the continents and the athletes at the Games. That symbolism is not only powerful, but needed when we hear so much about all of the trials and tribulations of the world and the pain and suffering on every side.

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