Well do we?
Given the exorbitant costs related to this public relations and international dick swinging contest, I say no.
Athletes have multiple chances to compete against each other every year. In hockey, for example, Canadians care more about the World Cup (when we beat their arses anyway) than the pc olympic version. These 'games' came full circle back in Athens a few years ago anyway. Enough is enough. Too much money wasted that could be applied elsewhere maybe?
Here's one view from a few years back:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/08/13/roly_ed3_.php
Given the exorbitant costs related to this public relations and international dick swinging contest, I say no.
Athletes have multiple chances to compete against each other every year. In hockey, for example, Canadians care more about the World Cup (when we beat their arses anyway) than the pc olympic version. These 'games' came full circle back in Athens a few years ago anyway. Enough is enough. Too much money wasted that could be applied elsewhere maybe?
Here's one view from a few years back:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/08/13/roly_ed3_.php