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Greg Strong wrote on Sat, Dec 25, 2004 02:04 AM UTC:
It involves economic sanctions.  At the time, we had sanctions against
Yugoslavia, and any participation in any sporting events held there would
be a violation of those sanctions.  The idea being that the event would
draw tourists/money into Yugoslavia - exactly what the sanctions are
supposed to prevent.  And, as a US citizen, violation of US sanctions is a
criminal act.