yes! I have been to the olympics both here and abroad. Its a CROWDED! messy afair.

one of the reasons America was in such bad standing is that the crowds that want to come to America to watch the games, have a hard time with passports, visa's and other qualifications to get across the border.

I know it would have brought some revitilization, but I am kinda glad its elsewhere. it puts a terrible strain on many places to prepare for the event, and while end it does wash out, and many folks make a great deal of money, and benefit from the updates to prepare, it can be a daunting experience at best.