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August 14th, 2004
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| Optio | Just remember that the Korean government had probably talked this out before hand, also the Olympic teams have probably talked it out and brought it to the Olympic Council. So I don't think it's the young people themselves.
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August 14th, 2004
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| Tribuni Angusticlavii | No, of course not, it's just there influence on society...
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August 16th, 2004
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| Optio | I think it was rather stupid... and what's with the new torch? It looks like a big joint.
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August 16th, 2004
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| The fire is everything...  | My personal opinion is that there was too much focus on making the ceremony as high tech and technical impressive as possible, so they had forgot about the content.. The effects were cool/good, but the content was boring... And I agree with you Sunset, what's up with that new torch??? |
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