Vancouver and Olympic Opposition

As put to a question by the US President, "Who doesn't want the Olympics?"
Indigenous peoples who view the projects expansion as a disruption of their previously entitled land.
Environmentalists who note that over one hundred thousand trees and other wildlife habitations were destroyed for the project.
Canadian tax payers who were charged for the project with little to no input. Anti-capitalists who feel as though the primary financial supporters of the Olympics have acted in unlawful and inhumane acts such as GE (providing weapons to civilians), Mc Donald's and Coca-Cola (for it's connections with the deaths of Colombian workers and the possible connection to the trafficking of cocaine).
The poor and homeless who will be forced into shelters to provide the illusion of wealth, after their displacement due to the project itself.
Those in the opposition to the former Communist connections, and possible racism of earlier events such as in the 1940's.
Those reluctant to allow tourist violence into their city.
Citizens who do not approve of the increased police and surveillance control and immense security funds which may turn Canada into a temporary police state.

Canada is not the only location in opposition to the destructive measures caused by Olympic bids. It is a little concerning that "anti-celebratory" sentiment is banned. The persuasion of large businesses in urban development seems to lead to a rapid expansion and a post-expansion free-fall. The economy in Vancouver may improve for a while due to tourism but the long-term results may actually be detrimental when the tourists all go home. All things Olympic are not equated as innocent.



http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jiInvgjwOAwUkLhw3H9w8e-eFHzQ
http://www.theprovince.com/news/Games+begin+peace+pain/2161200/story.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Winter_Olympics#Opposition