Issues and the Olympics!

The Olympics are supposed a time when the countries of the world come together in peaceful athletic competition.

But these Olympics have several special issues that have and may still shatter that peace

Gay RightsRussia has a bad record when it comes to Gay rights.They are not protected from discrimination and Gay

Marriage is illegal.In 2013 they passed a law that made"propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations to

minors “ Illegal.Many countries including the US considered

boycotting the OlympicsRussia’s leader (Putin) only made things worst by

saying that “Gays were welcome, as long as they leave kids alone”

Terrorist ThreatSochi is near to six Russian “republics” in which

there are armed independence movements.Including Terrorists!

Terrorist attacks are common in the AreaWill there be one at the Olympics?

Cost & CorruptionThe Sochi Winter Olympics are the most expensive winter Olympics ever at $48 billion plus

That’s more than all the others combined!

Corruption is suspected Because:

• Corruption is common in Russia

• Much of the money went to friends of Putin and the Russian Olympic committee

• There were huge cost overruns