Wednesday, July 06, 2005

London got the 2012 Olympic Games :-(

Well, we got the 2012 Olympic Games. Much as I love the Olympics, and think the ethos is great, I do object to £££ millions of tax payers' money being spent on what is essentially some people running round in a circle, especially when so many other things are sorely in need of the cash (think NHS and education for starters). People keep coming back at me with (put on high-pitched, whiney voice) "but the games will bring lots of revenue back into this country", but that's not entirely my point (you can stop the voice now) . They will build new arenas for running round in in our over-crowded and overly built-up little country that used to be quite pretty, because people who run round in circles or throw pointy things into fields need brand new arenas, right?? For heaven's sake, they've only just knocked down a shabby, but perfectly ok Wembley Stadium. Do we not know where to dispose of money next?
I do think the games are wonderful and it's amazing to see people reaching their potential in life, but can't they do it in a country with a bit more space, and even better, some modern arenas so the environment may last just one more day when it eventually reaches its demise due to our destructive ways? No? oh alright then.
When the council pops your council tax up by another £300 per year, just remember...the 2012 Olympics will be paid for by YOU, my friend, and ME!! BRAVO!!!

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