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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
Talking to my parents apparently there was some negative press on lack of snow, i don't know though I wasn't alive then.
But to the point I guess you're trying to make, yea it was mostly positive. By all accounts 88 was a verys successful games. It means nothing 30 years in the future though, especially as the risk factors I identified either didn't exist in 88 or have been GREATLY magnified.
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I understand what you are saying, and yes - things have changed for media attention and focusing on both positive and negatives of Olympics hosting. That said, I do believe the generally positive results of the '88 Olympics does carry some weight with both the IOC and Calgarians, both from a track record and nostalgic sense. I am of the opinion that many Calgarians will vote in favor because that's the games they relate it to, and possibly also the general success of Vancouver. Just my opinion though.