Folks!
So we just thought that it might be a good idea to inform you all about what we are going to be doing and why over the next week of our lives. We also know that some of you may disagree, but we are hopeful that you will continue to check in, and perhaps understand further why we are going on this crazy adventure! God willing of course. (God being a womyn in this case :)
So there are a few reasons that we are going and we will be searching out the answers to these questions over the duration of our trip.
1. Homelessness: In Vancouver right now, it is illegal to be without a home, and therefore many homeless people in the downtown east side of Vancouver have been packed up and shipped out in order to make the city look "clean" for all of the international eyes that will be looking to Vancouver. (Help us help our homeless friends :D)
2. Indigenous Land Claims: The Olympics are being held on STOLEN native lands.
3. Exploitation of natural resources: Forests being clear cut, and mountains being blown up, in the name of the "most sustainable" Olympics yet.
4. MONEY! With the 6 billion dollar Olympic bill, also comes thousands of canceled surgeries therefore cut backs within the provinces health care system, are justified, due to the fact the olympics will stimulate the economy, its a trade off - the Olympics or health care.
5. Sexism: The Olympics are perpetuating these attitudes by not allowing female ski jumping to be part of the roster, even after they questioned the International Olympic Committee as to why this was the case.
6. Freedom of Speech: The city of Vancouver has made it illegal to post signs on your own personal property condemning, or criticizing the Olympics... There is no regard for difference of opinion or respect for private property! People are not allowed, by law, to think FREELY.
7. To make our mama/mooma proud... although they don't know it yet they will soon enough be proud, even if bail is needed to get out of jail :D We will return safely as promised!
So, that's all folks... off to pack and watch a movie before we head out at noon tomorrow...
In Solidarity,
Team Awesome (Jesse and Rachel) signing off!
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It is cool that you are out there looking for the truth. If any of the reason you mention are true then the Olympics are not good for Canada, no matter what other benefits they offer.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to what you find out!