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Issues and the Olympics!
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The Olympics are supposed a time when the countries of the world come together in peaceful athletic competition.
But these Olympics have several special issues that have and may still shatter that peace
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Gay RightsRussia has a bad record when it comes to Gay rights.They are not protected from discrimination and Gay
Marriage is illegal.In 2013 they passed a law that made"propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations to
minors “ Illegal.Many countries including the US considered
boycotting the OlympicsRussia’s leader (Putin) only made things worst by
saying that “Gays were welcome, as long as they leave kids alone”
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Terrorist ThreatSochi is near to six Russian “republics” in which
there are armed independence movements.Including Terrorists!
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Terrorist attacks are common in the AreaWill there be one at the Olympics?
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Cost & CorruptionThe Sochi Winter Olympics are the most expensive winter Olympics ever at $48 billion plus
That’s more than all the others combined!
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Corruption is suspected Because:
• Corruption is common in Russia
• Much of the money went to friends of Putin and the Russian Olympic committee
• There were huge cost overruns