Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I am one of the pppl that are against the 2010 olimpics in vancouver. I think it is a waist of money, Time, and space.
You say this but have you ever taking in to consideration the amount of money that the olympics will bring in? I was in Calgary during the 88 Olympics, yes I was only 8 years old but I remember it well. Businesses profits increased during the Olympics, all of the facilities that were built for the Olympics are still used today many of them for the purpose of training future athletes that will one day represent OUR country at these very Olympics. Plus it opened up the worlds eyes to Calgary and Alberta, it let them see just how wonderful a country it is and just how great the people are.

So maybe I'm just being an overly proud Canadian, or a stubborn fool but personally I think the this is great news not only for the people of BC but also for the people of Canada as a whole. It's a way to bring the country back together because lets face it lately things haven't been all that great between the east and the west.

I heard last night on a special on CBC (yes I watch the CBC) that the majority of Canada is behind Vancouver on this. Vancouver won't be doing this alone, all of Canada will be involved in this.

And as for the waste of time it's two weeks...not a lifetime, not a year...but two weeks.