Firstly, is it not shocking that an inherently peaceful sporting event demands a vast amount of security staff ? Worse still, it seems that much of the security will be provided by thousands of troops, rendering us more of a military dictatorship than a free nation.
Secondly, if the Games are actually so fraught with danger, why are we holding them ? Years ago, Olympic Games were surrounded by none of the modern-day 'hype' and were held in an atmosphere of calm and peace, with the notable exception of the Berlin Games of 1936. In those days, the individual sportsmen were the centrepiece of the Games, now it is all about national kudos. Consequently, the Games have become a target for fringe groups of all complexions and we have to accept huge security operations and restrictions on our normal movements in order to cater for the now grossly overblown nonsense that is the modern Olympic Games.
Thirdly, the costs associated with these Games are an appalling burden on an already stretched economy. Any thought that the Games would actually prove a financial benefit has surely disappeared as London hotels and theatres have experienced huge falls in bookings and Londoners, faced with traffic chaos and security restrictions for weeks, abandon the capital in droves for the duration of the Games.
These Games are a jamboree for the vast number of dignitaries who have free tickets and a huge imposition on the people of London and the other parts of the country where they're taking place. They will cost us a huge amount of money that we do not have and will cause enormous disruption to the everyday lives of millions of people. Please God they never come her again.
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