I have always regarded the Games in the same was as The Dome - a governmental ego trip.
In the 13th century, if you wanted to be rememebred, you organised the building of a cathedral, confident that it would live on after you. Now, we have monstrosities like The Dome and The Games - ego-trips for ministers who will simply walk away from the debt and damage, and politicians always do.
President Bush, PM Blair? They're gone mate. The war in Iraq, still goin strong thanks.
Immorality at its height.