With the imminent start to the Olympics, we are once again hearing cries from the sports industry for increased funding, using our patriotism and support of our athletes as the catalyst to soften Government purses.
As great as the Olympics are, and as much as we all want Australians to succeed at the Games and take pride in their efforts, I think we need to consider the bigger picture.
While the homeless remain without shelter; the poor without food, clothing and medical care; the ill-educated without access to education; the dispossessed without hope; the disabled and their carers without their basic and fundamental needs met; then I for one would be happy to see any “spare” funding that may be found redirected to those in our society who need it.
I would much rather be the “best in the world” in caring for and supporting my fellow citizens, than the best in the world at a sporting endeavour.