Sochi Terror Threat

[peacetraveler22]

I don't know how Russians feel about the Olympics, but American television is already showing a lot of ads and promos for the event. In general, the Olympics are a big deal here. Most people enjoy them and are glued to their televisions watching the events and coverage for almost three weeks. However, this past week U.S. media has been on a mission to instill fear about possible terror threats in and around Sochi. It started at the end of December with the Volgograd bombings, but this week panic reached epic proportions with the release of a new video from Islamic terrorists and the identification of potential "black widow" bombers. Of course, it's normal to discuss terror threats before any Olympic Games but Sochi and Russia are receiving a lot more attention than other Olympic hosts, at least in the American press.

What do you think? Can Russian security forces handle the threats posed by these extremists at the Olympics? If possible, would you attend the Sochi Games?

Comments

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

This is a common theme amongst readers - not supporting the Games because of rampant corruption. Pity. I'll be in Russia in mid-February. :) Will you be there, or still overseas?

[popados.livejournal.com]

If you come, don't watch our zombie-TV))
No, sorry, in mid-February I'll be in better places - in Singapore and South Korea)) Return to Russia in mid-April only.
What is your plans in Russia?

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I will announce details of Russia trip next week on my blog. Stay tuned...pity we will not be able to meet. Next time. :)

[popados.livejournal.com]

yes, next time somewhere in the Planet!))