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The Olympics in Rio are almost two weeks away. The Brazilian government is a mess. Social unrest, water pollution, zika virus, and now viable terrorist threats inspired by ISIS. Given the current issues with the infrastructure in Brazil, it is questionable that government can provide ample security for the games. Is it time to just pull the plug?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/americas/brazil-olympics-terror-arrests/
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/americas/brazil-olympics-terror-arrests/
Olympics
Terrorism
Security
Rio de Janeiro
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I think the entire concept should be ended. The competitive spirit has be largely replaced by corporate interests. Hosting an Olympics has become a financial burden on the selected cities. There is almost never a return on the investment done to build new venues with the latest and greatest, and the increased cost of security makes this even worse.
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This could lead to a host of new Olympic events including 100 meter sprint for your life and broad jumping minefields
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The Olympic games are all about not giving up, and the spirit of the competition for one's country. What message does it send of we just up and quit?
I don't think so.
Heavy support may be necessary to ensure things go well.
I don't think so.
Heavy support may be necessary to ensure things go well.
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no we dont quit but in the analysis of the situation, do we go in and risk lives, of those representing this country, i'm all for competition did it my entire life , but when a threat exists, unless your millitary no, more needs to be done, are you willing to provide that, i am if asked
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MSG (Join to see) - Plenty of organic threats in Rio before we start sweating the likes of ISIS. I think that they need to monitor and take measures to control mosquitos and other known vectors for Zika. I am certain that there will be plenty of security around.
Munich was another era, where terrorism was a new phenomenon and largly thought to be isolated in the third world. I don't think anyone is complacent now.
Munich was another era, where terrorism was a new phenomenon and largly thought to be isolated in the third world. I don't think anyone is complacent now.
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