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Old 02-13-2010, 01:52 PM   #61
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You certainly don't know your city very well. Or the issues. Let's make this simple - If the games were in say...Calgary, would there be protests? Probably not. There is an undeniable local protestor culture in Vancouver, and it comes from the massive social inequalities that exist there. If you feel better blaming other governments for Vancouver's problems, go ahead.
You don't think there would be any protesters if the games were in Calgary today? I'm pretty certain they have learned to travel.

I hate Vancouver as much as anyone but the rioting happens at every World event now a days.
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Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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