I think that's oversimplifying it. It's more than a blow to prestige, there's the lost revenue1 and more importantly brings awareness and encourages others to adopt actions against the oppressive...
I think that's oversimplifying it. It's more than a blow to prestige, there's the lost revenue1 and more importantly brings awareness and encourages others to adopt actions against the oppressive regime.
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Heading off at the pass the tired argument about reusing olympic spaces, costs from the state, etc. but it comes down to money is spent on businesses in the area that stimulates economic activity and taxes which is a net positive.
I think that's oversimplifying it. It's more than a blow to prestige, there's the lost revenue1 and more importantly brings awareness and encourages others to adopt actions against the oppressive regime.
1
Heading off at the pass the tired argument about reusing olympic spaces, costs from the state, etc. but it comes down to money is spent on businesses in the area that stimulates economic activity and taxes which is a net positive.