Yes. I thought that the Russians looked like the more artistic skaters in general, but that they were having a bad night, and thus that the mistakes made the Canadians look more artistic (to me) that particular night. I thought the total effect was the Candians should have been awarded first place not only technically, but artistically, as a result.

But the judges ARE allowed to overlook tech mistakes in judging the artisitc side of the skating-- that is why there are two sets of marks.

I agree that if the investigation warrrants, the Olympic Committee should decide all by itself to make a special exception to the usual procedures and give them a gold too, in a separate ceremony.

~Susan