Should all UK taxpayers foot the bill for the London Olympics?

Should all UK taxpayers foot the bill for the London Olympics?

The cost of the 2012 London Olympics could end up reaching £20 billion - 10 times as much as the original estimate, a former 2012 boss has claimed. It has even been suggested that the rising cost of the games will be spread across the UK, with taxpayers who live outside of London footing the bill. Do you think that this is fair?

 

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  1.  
    Denis from Lancashire says:
    Jun 21, 13:19

    No! They (the politicians that is) were so keen to run the games, knowing that it always costs about 5 times more than deliberately claimed in planning, and they (thank goodness!) prevented Manchester from making the same disastrous mistake, they should pay for it. If Londoners don't like it, they can ditch the politicians and scrap the idea, next election. Do that! Please!! Why should I pay for something for which a) I'll get no benefit and b) never wanted in the first place.

    Should all of UK foot the bill for 2012?
    No
  2.  
    Maurice from LEEDS says:
    May 19, 10:54

    If somebody wants something, then it's up to them to pay for it themselves, not expect someone else to cough up towards its cost. LonDon wanted the Olympic Games, (for the third time), so why isn't LonDon paying for their own greed?.

    Should all of UK foot the bill for 2012?
    No
  3.  
    Clive from Swansea says:
    May 13, 19:14

    No! No! No! No!

    Should all of UK foot the bill for 2012?
    No
  4.  
    Wendy from North Lincolnshire says:
    May 12, 19:11

    The Olympic Games should always be held in Greece, and the participating countries should all chip in a bit to pay for it.

    It would be so much cheaper on money and the earth's precious resources if it was always in the same place. Greece is the obvious choice and they certainly put on a good show when it was there last time.

    Should all of UK foot the bill for 2012?
    No
  5.  
    simon from manchester says:
    May 9, 12:49

    They`ll have to sell a few more jellied eels to pay for that lot! Greace should pay it was there idea in the first place.

    Should all of UK foot the bill for 2012?
    No

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