It's not like the athlete in question firebombed immigrant housing or marched in rallies that advocated violence. She has an opinion that apparently is that non-Greeks should not be in Greece. It's probably not the smartest policy in that it helps nations stagnate, but on the other hand, European nations have a right to discuss how much immigration they want and what restrictions to place on the influx of people who could dilute cultures that have been around for some time. In other words, people have a right to believe in their country as a national homeland.

What if, for example, the government banned someone because he or she was critical of a government policy? The issue isn't whether or not they had the power; it's whether or not they abused it. In my mind, both the points that I made represent an abuse of power.