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Wednesday, July 6, 2005

      London Olympic Win: Unexpected Tears

Given my previously noted dislike for the Olympics I could not have been more surprised to find myself shedding tears of joy at the announcement of London’s success in Bidding for the 2012 games. The tears were not of joy at the win per se, far from it as my objections have not changed: it is environmentally unsound and housing for local people much more important. The tears were in empathy for those who invested so much in the bid and were so obviously delighted at the win. Oh what an emotional fool I am.

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