Would You Go?

The 2008 Olympics are 30 days away.

If your pocket was full of cash and a passport, would you go?

I don't mean to sound small, naive, or even narrow minded, but I'm not sure that I would.

I have this sense of vulnerability, a feeling of uncertainty... will there be another earthquake? Is the security adequate? Would I come home with lung disease after breathing their highly polluted air?

(yes, I realized that our air isn't all that great)

I'm (mostly) sure that all will be well. It might be the best ever Olympics. I hope it is.

And I'll be watching from the comfort (and safety) of my couch.