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LOL, Yeah, they made fun about this on Channel 10 (our So hi channel) last night. As was pointed out, I'd hate to be on the right side throne in that pic and have to reach across the guy beside for the toilet paper!

Other suggestion was that this is the can especially for the two-person luge teams.

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Kids should start Sex Education at 11 Years Old. 6 Years old for example is too young, they wouldn't even understand.

That's naive, though. Sex education starts much earlier whether you like it or not. All children observe their parents kissing -- and that is the beginning of sex education. A recent study noted that thanks to the ubiquity of the internet 90% of NINE-YEAR OLDS have been exposed to HARDCORE PORNOGRAPHY. So sex education in some form must start before age 11.

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The way the IOC have been dealing with Sochi Russia will damage them more then the bribery at Salt Lake 2002 the IOC has lost creditably, The Sochi Russia games is a disaster and they have not even begun yet terrorist running around in the city of Sochi and near by Sochi I would not be surprised if bombs go off at the games if that happen it will be bigger then what happen in Munich, The Anti Gay laws and 30% of the tickets are not even sold and what is going on in Russia right now many people who are planning to come may not come in a big % way. I have a real bad feeling that something will happen the Sochi Russia 2014 Games will go down as the bloody games.

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I hope not. I'm really looking forward to these Games. The Olympics don't come around all that often, so while I don't agree with the country's human rights, I'd rather see the positives in a Russian winter games. We'll probably never see another Russian winter games in our lifetime, so it's the only chance we have to appreciate it.

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I hope not. I'm really looking forward to these Games. The Olympics don't come around all that often, so while I don't agree with the country's human rights, I'd rather see the positives in a Russian winter games. We'll probably never see another Russian winter games in our lifetime, so it's the only chance we have to appreciate it.

I've said the same thing, only to have a poster or 2 here tell me how those in Russia who are being persecuted don't take a break for a 2 1/2 week sports festival. So I agree I don't want Olympic coverage to get mucked up by all the negative issues with Russia, but at the same time, it would be irresponsible of the TV networks to ignore it. Hopefully they can find the right balance where they tell the full story but it doesn't detract from the Olympic spectacle and that's what we remember.

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That's fine, the networks can talk about it all they want. What I meant was I am not wishing ill on Sochi or Russia during the games. I certainly don't want it to be a disaster or a bloody games. I'd like Sochi to be the best games ever, the same way I'd wish for all future hosts to top their predecessors. If not that, at least a memorable games.

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Hungary Olympic Committee gets Sochi terrorist threat, has heard of others

(Reuters) - The Hungarian Olympic Committee said on Wednesday it had received a letter containing a terrorist threat ahead of the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Sochi and that it had heard of others to other countries.

Committee chairman Zsolt Borkai told the national news agency said the Hungarians were taking the threat seriously, had notified the International Olympic Committee and the Russian organizers. He added he had knowledge of other countries' Olympic committees receiving similar threats.

HOC Secretary General Bence Szabo told the daily Nemzeti Sport that the IOC also received a similar letter, adding that an investigation has already begun.

"The information is true, unfortunately," Szabo said. "A letter written in Russian and English was received at the HOC's international e-mail account, threatening the Hungarian delegation to Sochi with terrorist acts.

"They also told us we had better stay home... Obviously the HOC will not make the decision on how seriously to take the threat or, God forbid, to stay away from the Olympics."

The Hungarian Olympic Committee's top officials could not be reached by Reuters immediately

(Reporting by Marton Dunai Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)

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The Olympic park will be the safest place on earth during the games, I really can't imagine they would even attempt that. Its elsewhere, soft targets that Im worried about.

I remember reading a statement by some Sochi bod saying their security would no way be anything near what London did, he said that was over the top. I guess thats coming to bite them on the arse.

London did an up front show of strength, the missile launchers, nobody could really see, the Royal Navy moored in the Thames, the very open terror rehearsals like the James Bond-esque one on the Thames. And it totally paid off. This is in a more dangerous area, they should have been a lot more vocal.

If someones stupid enough to happily die for their cause, they are capable of anything.

We all have to hope all the threats come to nothing, but it seriously could keep people away, so either way it could be a disaster for these games.

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Putin has deployed up to 60,000 police personnel, troops and special forces to Sochi — double the number Britain enlisted in London for the 2012 Summer Games.

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Terrorist search in Sochi before Olympics sets nerves jangling despite Putin’s safety promise-Washington Post
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Thats totally not the point I was making. I don't care about numbers its about their rhetoric, London was very over the top shouting about what they were doing, Russia, said we will take a softer approach.

They should have said, don't even try it from the start. Then backed that up with the people on the ground. I have no idea if London was actually doing everything they said they were, but I believed it, thats the point I was making.

Strong words either backed up by people/hardware or not. Tell people you will be soft and then you are then you will be playing catch up. Its like a game of chess, Russia has waited for the terrorists to make their move, London made their move first.

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I hardly think they're comparable and unless you have access to Russian domestic sources, how can you take just one quote and say Russia is adopting a softer approach?

Russia has unique difficultiies, thankfully, London doesn't have. No real comparison can be made.

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This is awfully concerning. I really hope the games go off without a hitch. My father will be in Sochi, so I hope he stays safe. But I suppose given all the security forces and that "Iron Ring" (Iron curtain anyone?) he should be safe. Although those allegations that a terrorist had already slipped in is pretty scary.

*fingers crossed*

I guess all we can say at this point, is that the games will most definitely be very interesting.

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The stupid thing is: Does Putin really think that gay activists or even only gay visitors to the Sochi Games (if there will still be any, after all those news) will use the Games as an opportunity to "infiltrate" children with information about gay sex? Then he must be outright bonkers.

Therefore, regardless which way you turn it: His statement is plainly homophobic, nothing more, nothing less. And the most outrageous thing about is that he made it in an Olympic context, at an even closely linked to the Olympic Winter Games - despite the Olympic Charter that prohibits also sexual discrimination. The best thing were if he got a reprimand by the IOC - but since the IOC doesn't want to tread on the toes of chief honchos like Putin, I highly doubt that this will happen.

Correction: "event closely linked", not "even closely linked"

Which proves the IOC isn't less hypocrital and coward than other corrupt institutions like FIFA. So much for the "Olympic Ideal"

From the very beggining, Sochi looked like a pet project of Putin, even before they got picked as the hosts. I just hope this situation prevents another megalomaniac douche to get the Olympics for some time.

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As said, the Olympic park will be the safest place in the world. Sadly though, an Atlanta style attack on the city centre wouldn't surprise me at all. I feel very sorry for Bach, what a way to start :(

That's why I think these games are going to be even more militarized than SLC 2002. Putin obsession will make him prevent anything and anyone to ruin his party.

But yeah, can't say Bach has the fault of this. Rogge was the one who picked such a explosive region, plus, he was too permissive with some of Putin shenanigans.

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Its my opinion, about what I have read thats all I can judge it on. I saw a show of strength from London, in Russia where there are more issues they are quoted as taking a softer approach. It aint rocket science.

Ive said my bit, thats how it looks to me

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That's why I think these games are going to be even more militarized than SLC 2002. Putin obsession will make him prevent anything and anyone to ruin his party.

But yeah, can't say Bach has the fault of this. Rogge was the one who picked such a explosive region, plus, he was too permissive with some of Putin shenanigans.

Uhm, he was probably too permissive with everyone during his reign, and he certainly didn't pick Sochi all by himself. Bach however was already highly influential in 2007, he seems the kind of person warming to autocrats like Putin and may have helped lining up a few votes. No that this would ever be admitted...Anyway, I sense a generally rather favorable view of Bach in this forum which I cannot really understand. He's been part and beneficiary of the IOC system for so long, I want evidence of real change, not just empty rhethorics, which he is very good at.

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LOL, Yeah, they made fun about this on Channel 10 (our So hi channel) last night. As was pointed out, I'd hate to be on the right side throne in that pic and have to reach across the guy beside for the toilet paper!

Other suggestion was that this is the can especially for the two-person luge teams.

Am I the only one not surprised with the 2 Toilet Saga? It's located in Russia? No human rights?

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