Hiro Komae/AP ImagesDespite concerns over the COVID pandemic and the big logistical work needed to put on the Games, they should go on.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.After an unprecedented period apart, holding the Olympics would be a powerful symbol that the world can start to come back together again. They can be a beacon of hope and proof of progress against the pandemic. There are still a lot of challenges.
The Games are also one of the most iconic illustrations of what humans can achieve by setting seemingly impossible goals and expending tireless effort. That is a desperately needed spirit at this moment. After the harrowing days of COVID-19, we could all use a confidence boost. The exhilarating experience of the Games can reassure us that new possibilities lay beyond the horizon.
Yet, we have learned and advanced enough at this point to stage a global event safely. Smaller sporting events have been able to bring in international participants and sports leagues like the NBA have implemented sophisticated contract tracing programs. Organizers have the ability to vaccinate athletes, staff, and media. Using high-quality, rapid tests, it is possible to verify on site that no one entering the facilities is infected.
BrettBruen No it doesn't. Not until Japan recovers, not until the WORLD recovers.
BrettBruen Alternate opinion: fck no
BrettBruen No we fucking don't.
BrettBruen Please respect our lives. We don’t want to die for Tokyo2020 AbolishTheOlympics cancelTheTokyoOlympics NOlympicsAnywhere オリンピックより命を守れ 東京五輪は中止します
BrettBruen no
BrettBruen A truly deranged take CancelTheOlympics
BrettBruen Narrator: We have never needed them less than we do now.
BrettBruen Counterpoint: it doesn’t
BrettBruen Opinion | Suck my dick
BrettBruen No!
BrettBruen What you're really suggesting is a lack of respect for people in Japan. Why is this 'things-we-need-that-come-at-the-expense-of-others' such a thing in sport? Tokyo2020 Olympic
BrettBruen 'What we really need to unite everyone right now is commercialism with some blind nationalism.'
BrettBruen Enough food to survive on is optional though
BrettBruen What the world really, really needs this year is more carnage? K
BrettBruen First figure out a way of seeing it. It’s always a few events with tons of commercials and only at nbc. Very unwatchable. Extremely annoying seeing the Olympics in the USA.
BrettBruen The test marathon in Sapporo triggered the infection worse. It proves that Tokyo2020 must be cancelled. The organizers don't stand on science, so the residents & participants will not be protected enough. We don't need the Olympics. You just need MONEY😠CancelTheOlympics
BrettBruen Sure, we will just die trying to fulfill the noble cause.
BrettBruen The world also needs a medicine for Covid19. But here we are 🙄
BrettBruen 100% agree. Time for humanity to stage a comeback
BrettBruen wow
BrettBruen You know what the world DOESN’T need: a superspreader event in the name of sport.