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Originally Posted by Fire
Saying there are other sources of tax dollar waste doesn't excuse the waste of tax dollars supporting elite amateur athletes to boost our national ego for a couple of weeks every two years.
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How about having a culture of sport in our nation for our kids to grow up with. That's what the olympics are about for me, getting kids into more than just hockey, leading healthier lifestyles, and teaching them to set goals.
The olympics are not about boosting national ego.