John Figliozzi wrote:
<< In watching and hearing the reports from London, I very much think that New York City officials at this point are breathing a sigh of relief that they lost the bid. (Not that they felt that way initially!)>> I heard a humorous discussion in a similar vein recently (on NPR's "Marketplace", was it?) which posed that it would be worth the money and planning for a city like Chicago to place an Olympic bid without really wanting the Olympics. It solidified its status as an "international city" and gave the city widespread publicity without the hassles of the actual hosting. Of course, in the case of New York, international status needs no confirmation. Saul Broudy Philadelphia, PA USA (the international city)
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