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They need to transfer the 2016 Olympic Games from Rio to Bogota asap

Rio is way too dangerous for the Olympic Games:

Rio gang battle claims 14 lives
By Jonathan Wheatley

Published: October 19 2009 03:00 | Last updated: October 19 2009 03:00

At least 14 people died in a weekend of violence in Rio de Janeiro, including two policemen who were killed when their helicopter was brought down by warring drug gangs. The violence came just two weeks after Rio de Janeiro was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games and highlights concerns over security in the city during the event.

Violence erupted between rival drug gangs in the early hours of Saturday when members of Rio's biggest gang, the Comando Vermelho (Red Command), invaded a hilltop shanty town controlled by a rival gang, Amigos dos Amigos (Friends of the Friends).

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f5f83bda-bc45-11de-9426-00144feab49a.html

By tasco66 on Oct 19, 2009, 11:42 in Friendly Talkzone.

Rocco81 says on Oct 19, 2009, 11:48:

Wow man that is unfortunate..Havn't made it to Rio yet, but its well known as one of the most beautiful and magical , yet dangerous cities in South America.

Sic semper tyrannis

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johnny2009 says on Oct 19, 2009, 11:50:

They should move the 2012 Olympics to Bogotá too

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Simon says on Oct 19, 2009, 12:05:

The reason for this violence is because Rio's authorities is actually cracking down hard on the bad guys! You don't think the bad guys are going to give up without a fight, do you?

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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corporalgator (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 19, 2009, 13:06:

Bogota is too cold the Summer Olympics

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Haghj00 says on Oct 19, 2009, 13:17:

Brazil will do what china did for the olympic games..

There is no god, never was and never will be.

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billyb says on Oct 19, 2009, 14:06:

"Bogota is too cold the Summer Olympics"

How about the winter games then?

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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jman73 says on Oct 19, 2009, 14:22:

I don't think Bogota would be cold enough for the winter Olympics. It never gets that cold and there is little natural snow and I think it would be more suited for the summer Olympics rather then the winter games. It can get plenty warm in Bogota when the sun is out although I wonder how the altitude would play in to it. I have known several people complain about trouble breathing and experience shortness of breath due to the altitude there.

"Anyone who thinks that Colombia is a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." jman73

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La_Huella says on Oct 19, 2009, 14:23:

I'm glad it's not here. i don't EVER want to be living where they have the Olympics. It's not worth it.

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romy says on Oct 19, 2009, 14:24:

the distance runners would have a fit haha

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coastalad says on Oct 19, 2009, 18:26:

Thats a great idea, places don't change at all in 7 years!!! I'm also sure that everyone will love the efficient service Colombia can provide.

always avoiding white picket fences

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guapochino007 says on Oct 20, 2009, 01:23:

until colombia gets rid of FARC we will never see the olympics anytime soon!

----Ok, call me conceited or whatever you like... lets not talk about my PBH account name... LOL---

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chrispej says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:38:

Summer Olympics in Greenland. Why Not?

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goin_south says on Oct 20, 2009, 21:19:

jus my projection/assessment... .You won't see the Olympics in Colombia in the next 20 years.
(sorry, simonito)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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