Olympic sport: Bribing

Congratulations, Chicago, on winning the U.S. bid to host the2016 Olympics! Now let the bribing begin. It's a political windfallfor Chicago area politicians. One can only imagine the wheeling anddealing that will take place in back rooms.

A multitude of contracts will be up for grabs for the proposedvenues and other construction projects planned for the events andathletes. This, even though it's still not a done deal for Chicagountil 2009. The political coffers will be overflowing with campaigncontributions from possible suitors for those bids, and our own ToddStroger will be able to appoint yet another relative to a six-figure salary as "Chief [silent] Spokesperson for Matters Concerningthe Impact of the 2016 Olympics."

Again, congratulations, Chicago. Let's hope the best comes outand not the worst. It is a great opportunity to showcase what is oneof the finest cities in the United States, despite its politicalreputation.

Donald Figura, West Elsdon