The issue of an Olympic boycott has been raised by some, to send China a message that the world is not happy with its violent crackdown on Tibetan dissenters.

Another issue is China’s support of Sudan, in light of the violence going on in the country’s Darfur province, some international groups are calling this year’s Games “The Genocide Games.”

Last week, the Foreign Minister of France - Bernard Kouchner caused a stir when he said the European Union should consider boycotting not the entire games,  but the opening ceremony of the Games.

However our PM Kevin Rudd, the U.S President George Bush and other European leaders say the Games shouldn’t be boycotted. They are urging the Chinese government to show restraint, and calling on all sides to exercise caution.

But does this send a strong enough message? Do you believe western leaders should be taking a stronger stand against China, because of its actions in Tibet?