Change the Venues for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics Due to US Human Rights Concerns

  • 13igTyme@lemmy.world
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    2 hours ago

    Don’t most of the areas that end up hosting the Olympics end up spending more money than they bring in? I say do it. There needs to be real economic loss before the American people learn their lesson. I also say that as an American.

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      13 minutes ago

      Don’t most of the areas that end up hosting the Olympics end up spending more money than they bring in?

      Los Angeles generated a profit last time they hosted the Olympics. They don’t spend like crazy on sports arenas or dorms because they already have them.

    • Telorand@reddthat.com
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      1 hour ago

      And tell people not to go. Especially, warn international friends that it’s not safe here.

      Boycotting works, and a message needs to be sent that the US is not okay.