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Dear Editor,
Hmmm...
I couldn’t help but wonder this past week: What if Canada had spent the $900 million “security budget” for the optional circus that will descend upon us in a few weeks building Haiti into a structurally stronger, safer country over the years? Surely, if we are able to spend this kind of money to prevent danger during a sporting event, are we not morally obligated to do the same to ensure that less fortunate countries are protected from disaster before it strikes? Seems to me the athletes should sign a waiver, as they have the right to participate or not. Unfortunately, Haitians didn’t have that same right when the earthquake struck.
Never mind. I’ve gotta get to the library before it closes to get my free Olympics scheduler.
K. Turner
Whistler
The Canadian Government as of today has committed approx $250 million dollars to Haiti.
Canadians themselve about $150 million.
That $900 million is being spent in Canada to make sure we don't have another Munich on our hands.
Posted on February 10, 2010 @ 8:31 pm PST | Report post to Editor | 3247990