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Originally Posted by TheDaddy
Whatever becomes of the buildings they wont add up to thirteen thousand million pounds plus and counting and if you could quantify inspiration in pounds it wont make up the shortfall either.
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Depends how you value worth doesn't it? One of the most peculiar aspects of the criticism directed at the cost is that people seem to think it's a waste of money if it doesn't generate enough to pay for itself though tourism and so on.
There was considerable benefit and 'worth' to be had from the experience itself the enhanced image of the UK, the idea of more kids taking up sport and the increased confidence that we can do something as big as the Olympics well. That last one is huge.