Well, it has just been announced the Rio will get the 2016 Olympics and ParaOlympics.
I think this is a big mistake, but I wish the Brasilians much luck in their mission.
Read Gabriela's blog to understand why...
but it comes down to one word..
CRIME
Yes, the city is beautiful, it has enthusiasm and pride beyond anything I have ever seen...
but it is very hard to control crime here.
I also believe they better start construction TODAY...
because for the PanAm games that were here when we first arrived, not all the venues were completed on time!
Congratulations Brasil, Rio...good luck
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Exactly-boa sorte. Glad I won't be living here.
Hope R is feeling better. :)
That's the first thing I thought when watched the news...
Let's hope positive change will come...
(Gabriela's link didn't work)
Dear BG,
I FULLY agree with you and Gabriela.
It is because politicians don't walk on Rio's street without security, they don't use commercial airlines, they don't use public transportation, and they don't take cabs in Rio (I do hope you didn't have to take any until now).
It is just more money to fund the dr**ug tra**ffic and go to the politicians pockets.
Well, I wrote a lot, sorry, but I am one of those Brazilians who didn't agree with IOC decision.
Hope your son is doing better and you are having a wonderful weekend.
Fabiola
I so wanted this to happen in Chicago! Good luck to Brasil though.
It seems to me that the Olympics have gotten too big and too political, and that it costs the cities and countries who host them more than they get from having them. Just my opinion.
I agree with FancyHorse. I thought of you when I heard this news on Friday. Interesting to hear your take. Glad to know you're feeling better.
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