The course, while dangerous, was praised by the FIL - the International Luge Federation. In fact, they stated that the Whistler tracks were an example to future tracks. What occurred was a horrific tragedy, no doubt about that - but if the governing body is fine with the course, then there's nothing really we can say about that - unless you have extensive knowledge of Luge tracks?
Your list of contoversies include such things as billingualism (which is always brought up in any national presentation, by those in Quebec), the spreading of the H1N1 flu (any large gathering allows for the opportunity of the spread of a virus - for example, the Superbowl.......I don't recall hearing any H1N1 concerns during then), Women's ski jumping (a decision made by the IOC 4 years back, which has nothing to do with Vancouver), an intention by the government to monitor the opening ceremony which was shot down rather quickly, and protesting (which happens at every Olympics and in fact, some of these protestors are from the United States) among other things.
I haven't denied that mistakes haven't been made. There have been mistakes, especally with the budget and a choice of some of the venues. I was just questioning you to see if you were consistent on your approach to banning a country from hosting the Olympics, when problems occured. Considering you believe that shattering the spirit of the Olympic Games is acceptable when compared to technical/electronical errors, combined with the fact that you are from the USA, I can't say I'm surprised.
