Should the Olympic Games in Rio be cancelled?

SFC J Fullerton — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:38:29 -0400

The Olympics in Rio are almost two weeks away. The Brazilian government is a mess. Social unrest, water pollution, zika virus, and now viable terrorist threats inspired by ISIS. Given the current issues with the infrastructure in Brazil, it is questionable that government can provide ample security for the games. Is it time to just pull the plug?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/americas/brazil-olympics-terror-arrests/

Police arrest 10 suspected of planning terrorist acts during Olympics

Brazilian police have arrested 10 people suspected of planning terrorist acts during next month's Rio Olympics, Brazil's Justice Ministry said Thursday.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2016 3:41 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:41:36 -0400

SFC J Fullerton I don't think cancelling the games is a good idea. Yes there are issues, I think Rio should reach out to neighboring states for assistance. We cannot give in to terrorist.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Jul 22 at 2016 3:42 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:42:09 -0400

One Hell of an Olympics..

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2016 3:42 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:42:51 -0400

I think so. Considering the state of their country and the concerns. If something happens then people will start blaming the country's leaders, and could result in conflict.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 22 at 2016 3:45 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:45:30 -0400

This could lead to a host of new Olympic events including 100 meter sprint for your life and broad jumping minefields

Response by SPC James Harsh made Jul 22 at 2016 3:47 PM

SPC James Harsh — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:47:34 -0400

I wouldn't say whether they should or shouldn't seeing as locally Boston Mayor Walsh and Gov Baker flaked out on hosting the Olympics in Boston after winning the bid and will now be held in Los Angeles.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 22 at 2016 4:30 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:30:07 -0400

No. Thats the kind of thing ISIS benefits from. The threats may be real but the fear doesn't have to be. These kinds of events have always had threats (ie Munich, Atlanta) but we shouldn't stop global competition because of it.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 22 at 2016 4:33 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:33:32 -0400

This is what happens when you put them in a third world country. I expect there will be at least one attack by Islamic Terrorists. Crime, weapons and lack or real security create an environment where an attack could easily be plotted and executed. This is, unfortunately, a perfect target for the radicals. Lots of people in tight spaces. An attack like we saw in Nice is not beyond the realm either.

Didn't we lost track of one of the Gitmo detainees down in South America (Uruguay) too?

The smart people have already decided not to go. This may completely change the way the Olympic Games sites are selected.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2016 4:35 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:35:31 -0400

The Olympic games are all about not giving up, and the spirit of the competition for one's country. What message does it send of we just up and quit?
I don't think so.
Heavy support may be necessary to ensure things go well.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2016 4:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:49:11 -0400

will this be another 1972 olympics with even more problems

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2016 4:54 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:54:02 -0400

I think the entire concept should be ended. The competitive spirit has be largely replaced by corporate interests. Hosting an Olympics has become a financial burden on the selected cities. There is almost never a return on the investment done to build new venues with the latest and greatest, and the increased cost of security makes this even worse.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2016 12:50 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:50:37 -0400

Rio is a classic example of the politics and money involved in running the Olympics. Rio should NEVER have been given this or any slot to host the games.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 23 at 2016 5:26 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:26:14 -0400

No but I would say any Un-Protected Celebratory Sex is out of the Question.