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The paralympics: Where was the USA "coverage?"

In a time when we are said to becoming more enlightened and more open and understanding of those suffering some sort of disability, it has been great to see the way in which the just concluded Paralympics have been embraced by the public and competitors.

All to sadly the coverage of the Paralympics in the United States has been pathetic.

"A second Olympics is going on this week in London. The Paralympics features the athletic feats of disabled athletes, and by the time it ends on Sunday, millions of people around the world will have seen it.

But not so many in the United States. TV coverage here has been restricted because network officials apparently think there isn't as much of an audience."

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"Despite reported highs in ratings, interest and ticket sales, the United States lags behind in TV coverage. NBC Universal will air only about five hours of the Games in 60-minute clip shows, including a show Sept. 11, two days after it has ended, followed by a 90-minute wrap-up Sept. 16.

By comparison, the United Kingdom's Channel 4 will televise 150 hours of the games and close to 100 hours online. ABC Australia plans to air 100 hours, while CCTV China and Redo Globo Brazil are covering the games in prime time."

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