There is a risk of overdosing on the Olympics. I personally far prefer to participate in sports.
I do have another reason for agreeing with Arthur's rant, however.
My neighbours are a family of Syrians, peace-loving like the majority. One of them is a respected and valued consultant at our local hospital ( in a different medical specialty to President Assad, who trained as an eye surgeon in London ). Putting aside questions as to why the UK needs foreign specialists, the fact is ... they're here and desperate to know what is happening to relatives and friends in their home city of Aleppo. I share their concern.
We can't rely completely on the BBC for balanced news reporting - how often is there mention of the Philippines ? Indeed some may feel there's enough coverage of events in Syria - but while the Olympics are on we have to wait, whether we like it or not, for news of this civil war and developing humanitarian crisis - trivialised by being relayed from the Olympic venue.
Originally Posted by Doc Alan
wholeheartedly, and completely empathise with your Syrian neighbours' unfortunate predicament!
