Quote Originally Posted by Doc Alan View Post
There is a risk of overdosing on the Olympics.

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 Syrian civil war and developing humanitarian crisis - trivialised by being relayed from the Olympic venue.
Precisely my point, Alan ... wholeheartedly, and completely empathise with your Syrian neighbours' unfortunate predicament!