Many argue, the Olympics wastes international monetary funds that could be used to eliminate poverty. This argument is particularly important considering the major crisis that IS taking place in Haiti.
However, I disagree. I believe that the Olympics symbolizes the international communit. It is a time when States have the ability to unite during difficult circumstances and cheer on their representative athletes (and at times, favored athletes of competing States). It is especially significant, I believe, for third world states, for many citizens find pride to see their state represented at the Olympics, especially the state's first athlete to compete. I would love to know other people's opinions though.
Personally, I believe the more imperative question at hand is that of safety regulation. With a recent snowboarding accident, and now, a fatal accident at the games, the community needs to question if these sports are progressing at much to fast a pace, too fast for safety regulations to keep up. My condolences go out to the Kumaritashvili family, The Georgian team, and to Georgia.
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