2010 Olympics

Now the whole concept behind the Olympics is great - athletes get to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. However, my complaints begin when countries such as Canada who are in debt billions of dollars decide to host an event that costs approx:

OLYMPIC VILLAGE: approx. $1-billion

OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC CENTRE: approx. $30.05-million so far, approx. $85.45-million in total

CANADA PAVILION: approx. $10-million

SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY: approx. $600-million

RICHMOND OVAL: approx. $178-million

WHISTLER SLIDING CENTRE: approx. $105-million

CANADA LINE (SKYTRAIN): approx. $2.05-billion

Sure everyone believes that because of the Olympics Canada will gain back a lot of money - but in reality it will take tax payers money nearly 10 years to pay back the debt. Isn't that great?

(Facts from: http://www.nationalpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=2626214)