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Originally Posted by invisibleairwaves
The excessive security and suspensions of civil liberties are creating protesters, not the other way around.
Sure, there were always going to be a few nutjobs (looking at the native extremists and anti-capitalists...) but VANOC created more of them every time they made it clear that the IOC and its corporate sponsors superseded the rights of Metro Vancouver residents and taxpayers.
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At the end of the day, I care much more about the successful implementation of the Games and the safety and security of citizens, spectators, athletes, media, and dignitaries.
What you call "excessive security and suspensions of civil liberties" has been the result of anti-Games protesters actions and activities over the last few years including their stunts like ruining the 3-year countdown/clock unveiling, ruining the Olympic Train concert, and excessive violent threats against the Games. What's most important is that these so-called "excessive security and suspensions of civil liberties" are temporary.
VANOC hasn't done anything to provoke these people. It's the fact that these are simply the "Olympic Games" that has provoked them.
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