Back the Bid

At 1:30 am, local time, Chicago will be making their final presentation in their bid for the 2016 Summer Games. And come Friday morning an answer of Rio de Janero, Chicago, or Tokyo will be announced. In Chicago there is dissension between those who want the Games and those who don't. Many of those who are opposed to the games would rather see the time, energy, and money put into something that either they're interested or involved in. Screw that, I am a backer of the bid but not because I believe in the economic promise, I back the bid because how cool will it be if come 2016, the world's best athletes all converge on our city for the Games?

I'm no economist, so I'm not going to dabble in the economic promises and such that hosting the games provide, but I am a fan of sport. What the Olympics do is take all sports and shine a bright light upon them. Sports that are otherwise ignored by the masses such as, gymnastics, swimming, and track & field, suddenly produce athletes are lovable and larger than life. All participants are incredible athletes, and with the games being played here you would then have a chance to see them live. You would get the chance to Mr. Bolt run faster than any man ever has or see Michael Phelps try and do the unthinkable once again. Knowing how Chicagoans 'Love it Live', I'd imagine this is an opportunity one can't argue against.

The once in a lifetime chance to get to witness, first-hand, feats comparable to other games is something I can not imagine letting go by the wayside. The Games represent nationalism, athleticism, and competition all at their highest and finest levels. So here's to hoping the International Olympic Committee, IOC, selects the greatest city in the world to host the 2016 Games.