Oppose the Vancouver Olympic Bid
To: International Olympic Committe (IOC)We, the undersigned residents of British Columbia, Canada are opposed to Vancouver/Whistler hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. We strongly urge the members... continue reading »
"we need to utilize our funds for health, education the environment and other important matters now City Victoria"
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"I am disgusted with all this pro- olympic propaganda! City Whistler/ West Vancouver"
"With the state of education, healthcare and poverty of this province it shameful to proceed with something as costly and frivolous as the Olympics. We should be looking after the people of our province with our tax dollars. If we were all fed and healthy "
"Get your priorities straight, people! City Vancouver"
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"i cannot believe that in this political climate that the liberals would even consider this at this time...the time being the cut backs in health care with people dyingin hospital emergency rooms ....where are your priorities City surrey"
"I am disgusted that these games could even be considered when we have so many people in need due to the tactics of this government. Stop this bid now! City Prince George, B.C."
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"Clean Up Are Own Mess, Before We Bring In More ! City North Vancouver"
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"IOC should require results of a democratic referendum from bidding areas before considering any bid. City Victoria, B.C."
"In spite of Gordon's bombast, it has been proven that the people ultimately pay the huge shot to host olympics. He's given away our taxes to the rich, and not wants to squeeze the people to put on this corrupt show. Money needs to go for basics which he h"
"If we want a good economic & social investment for BC, we should be investing in our people - the marginalized and weak who need our support and will be in a better position to contribute to their communities when they are provided with supports to su"
"How can a government that has destroyed the social and economic climate of this province even think of wasting this kind of money. there are thousands of hungry people on our streets and on welfare and disability that need help. City Prince George"
"Homes for the homeless, not ski resorts and games for the rich! City Vancouver, BC"
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"I want my "tax $$'s" to be spent on health (ie; drug re-hab, hospitals, senior-care, early childhood etc..) NOT a BILLION+++$$$ highway to a richy-rich playground. City Vancouver"
"Services for people come first (affordable housing, health, education, social services, affordable transit etc.) - that is our collective responsiblity for use of public funds. City Vancouver"
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"Absolutely not! City vancouver bc"
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