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And you felt unsafe? You had a horrible time? You found yourself unexpectedly lost and bewildered in the projects?
I visited friends. They are concerned about crime and they live there. I trust their judgement. I had a wonderful time with my friends. Thanks for caring to ask.
Your post directed to me made it seem that I considered El Paso a better venue choice than Chicago. I don't and never will.
No, I was asking you to consider the proximity of El Paso to Ciudad Juarez. And then based on that proximity, if you might concede that given Chicago's size that there might be huge areas of that city that do not have the violent reputation or occurences that certain neighborhoods within the city limits do.
RHETORIC: BECK SAID VANCOUVER LOST $1 BILLION WHEN IT "HAD THE OLYMPICS." Glenn Beck said, "Vancouver lost, how much was it? they lost a billion dollars when they had the Olympics." [Transcript, Glenn Beck Show, 9/29/09]
REALITY: VANCOUVER'S OLYMPICS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL 2010. Vancouver will host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games from February 12 - 28, 2010 and March 12-21, 2010, respectively. [Vancouver2010.com, accessed 9/29/09]
"Earlier concerns about a secret $100 million Olympic loan were eclipsed today by the mayor’s announcement that the secret deal actually leaves taxpayers responsible for at least one billion dollars in Olympic spending. (Not counting the security budget — more about that below.)"
"That money runs out February 15. Robertson says the city is negotiating with Fortress in the hope that the investment group will pick up the tab again. But he emphasized the company did nothing illegal and has no formal obligation to keep paying. Vancouver took on the role of underwriter when it signed the completion guarantee."
Did you read my comment at the link? It wasn't a rebuttal. Try harder.
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