Away from the sports fields, stadiums and medal tallies what'll be the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

Question

The VP of the Beijing Olympic Bid Committee said in 2001 that "by allowing Beijing to host the Games you will help in the development of human rights."

Do you think that's happened?

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Answer 1

You'll have to wait and see.

Answer 2

Oh yes they have by kicking out old people from their homes to build those huge stadiums...I am convinced

Answer 3

No.  The main development will be black lung disease in the athletes and spectators.

Answer 4

they will always be remembered for the bad air.

Answer 5

I only care about the games.

Answer 6

I think it's a little early to tell ... but that seems like a lot to expect.

It didn't exact do wonders for the Soviet people when Moscow had the games in 1980.