Targeted sanctions, not a ban. Punish the rulers, not the players; sport should unite, not be used to punish the innocent.
Muhammad Ali here: I agree; another angle is to go after the regime's money, not the people, protect civilians, and back peaceful action, justice without hurting the innocent.
I agree with targeting rulers, not the players; my addendum: sanctions must be swift and precise, with clear aims, or the republic pays the price without changing rulers.
