I was undecided until today.
Taxes and costs always seem to go up.
There will always be criticisms of the use of taxpayers money.
Public officials will always be accused of corruption, lies, deceit.
If we voted NO, will all these problems go away or get better?
If we voted NO, would/could the money for the Olympics be spent more effectively on something else? Or is that just a safe default fall back position?
I want something to look forward to.
Entertaining out-of-towners, getting tickets for events, buying a new Canada hoody and toque. Creating new memories with my family.
Canadians, and Albertans specifically have a great legacy of volunteering and stepping up when needed. See Humboldt Broncos, Fort Mac fires, Calgary flood... I think we have a pretty good opportunity to show off Calgary, Alberta and Canada.
I'm willing to take the chance on this being great, so I think I'll be voting YES today.
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