hmmm...interesting topic for sure.
3-4 years ago (cant remember exactly) when there was the bid to see who was going to host the olympics, they had a vote to see who was for and who was against. i've been opposed to the whole idea since day one and i voted \"no\" to the olympics.
imho, there are far better ways that the government could be spending the money. education, health care and affordable housing for low income families comes immediately to mind. helping those less fortunate. dealing with the downtown eastside. rebuilding stanley park. dealing with the #1 highway clog.
one good thing are the improvements to the sea to sky highway. allthough i found it amusing that all the residents were protesting up on that ridge they were planning on cutting the highway through. i would bet serious money (if i had it) that when those people heard the olympics were coming to vancouver they were totally gung-ho on the idea. their property value will increase, business owners in the area will become more profitable, their community would finally get the recognition it deserves....but when they need to cut the bluff...time to backpeddle. btw, i think it's a shame they cut the ridge, i just think there is a bit of irony in the whole situation.
another good thing is the employment opportunities that the olympics will create. seems like mike is making some money off of the olympics, and that's a good thing.
building top notch facilities for the atheletes is awesome. they need a place to practice their craft and hone their abilities. i just hope they get enough use out of those facilities to make it worth it. have you ever flown into calgary? the old ski jump & luge track looks awfully desolate.
i'm pretty sure we'll be way over budget tho. we're still 3 years away and there is still alot to do. accomodations, security, transportation....
i still think it's a big waste. i support the atheletes and their respective sports, i just hate all the other crap involved.
