As concerned citizens of the greater Boston area and Massachusetts we have looked at impact of the Olympic Games in other cities and we strongly believe:

• An Olympics in Boston would cost the city thousands of jobs and billions of dollars.

• Long-time residents would be thrown out of their homes to make way for distractions for the rich and powerful.

• Free speech would be hamstrung – the law would be used to silence protests and pressure shoppers into buying from big-business sponsors.

• The city and state would be left with vacant lots, sub-standard buildings, and billions of dollars more in debt.

• Ordinary people wouldn't even be able to afford tickets to the Games.

We call for:

• No Olympics in Boston – protect our community, our economy and our public services.

• Spend the money on things Bostonians need: affordable housing, schools, parks & public spaces, and infrastructure. No budget cuts for us, no tax breaks for big business & the super-rich!

• All elected officials should listen to people they represent! No more backroom meetings – all major financial & economic decisions should follow the New England tradition of grassroots democracy and open government.