So there’s all this world cup crap. Millions spent when millions are actually needed. It was last night when i was making my usual "look at this rubbish" comments and my boyfriend said "do you have to be so damn cynical?" that i began to think, am i over thinking this? Should I be protesting or should I be sheeping along just like every other person in this country with a "live for the moment" mindset. Heres what I figure:
Cons of this World Cup thing
How much exactly does this world cup cost? R28 BILLION. BILLION!!! ITs costing our freaking country BILLIONS!!! (i will now go for a run to ease my anger before returning)
Do they not see? This stupid government i mean. How many are starving in our country? On average, 50 000 children a year. That’s only children, that discludes adults and animals. I’m not even going to include animals or adults in this.
Now, if we took this 28 billion that’s being spent on a month filled with people kicking a ball around and spent it on something far more important (such as all of those who are starving) can you imagine the difference it makes? South Africans need support from our government. Both in forms of food, and health care.
And no, Jacob Zuma, taking a shower is not going to solve the problem of aids. And do you not realise that pretty much the majority of our country don’t have access to showers let alone running water? Hmm. Think about that next time you degrade one of your many wives.
Okay, this is it for the cons as i could go on forever. *cough cough* crime *cough cough* what happens after the world cup *cough cough* human trafficking *cough cough* excuse me, i accidentally breathed in my food.
Pros of this World Cup thing
South Africa is supposedly a diverse country. However, those living in it know the unfortunate truth. With Apartheid shadowing over us permanently, it is nearly impossible to forget it and move on with life. Especially since younger generations such as my own have not experienced apartheid and do not understand why we should pay for our ancestors? Don’t get me wrong. I am completely against apartheid and all that comes along with it. I just believe that i did not do anything wrong. I don’t have, have never had and will not ever have anything against anyone of another race. This is one thing that the world cup has aided South Africa with. BAFANA BAFANA! There’s no "kaizer chiefs" or "Orlando pirates" There’s just Bafana Bafana. This unifies us. It doesn’t matter whether you’re black, white, Indian, Asian, were all one. We stand together as one team against the rest of the world. One thing i noticed yesterday when we celebrated the opening of the world cup was that driving through my area there was a buzz. A buzz that was shared throughout races. Everyone forgot their hatred and prejudice and came together as a country. This is something our country does in fact need.
So ill leave it up to you, The 2010 World Cup, Hosted by our own South Africa, Love it or Hate it?
Saturday, June 12, 2010
World Cup Fever- Love or hate?
Posted by Jenni Jen at 8:36 AM
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jenny darling i don't mean to steal your thunder but you're forgetting all the employment and skills training that the world cup brings as well. so while most of the employment created by the world cup will be somewhat temporary many people will have developed the skills needed to go find work after it's all over. which is much more sustainable and beneficial in the long run than if that money was attempted to be spent otherwise :)
however, this is only temporary. They get paid for their small amount of work and leave with the experience of building a road? What happens when the world cup is over and there are no more jobs for these people to use their skills with? Also, their small pay from the world cup wouldnt last forever. and soon south africa goes back to the same situation of starvation, unemployment and "No Money" even though weve spent everything on stupid stadiums
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