One
of the dumber ideas I've heard about in a while. US soldiers didn't
have a choice - they were ordered to fight in our foolish exercise in
Iraq. But these runners voluntarily participated and paid money, why!?!
Of all the marathons in the world.
I guess this is another
reflection of the hubris and obliviousness of Chinese officials. They
want to do all the things that the other major global cities do,
regardless of feasibility. But how can they put thousands of people in
danger for an insignificant race? With all the hard-breathing of a ~3 hr
outdoor race during especially hazardous conditions, is that like
equivalent damage to a normal person living in Beijing for a month? And
don't people know that those dust masks don't do squat against
pollutants and particulates as small as smog (2.5 microns diameter,
which you need an industrial respirator for)?All opinions and topics are welcomed and respected. Though we tend to hold non-mainstream views and seek to explore deeper past the simplified headlines. This blog is a collection of email conversations I have had with 30 other people, with names removed. Please realize that a few postings are intended to be inflammatory or comedic, but not as personal attacks on anyone (who doesn't deserve it). :)
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