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So, when asked about Obama’s pitch to bring the Olympics in 2016 to Chicago, Rahm Emanuel made multiple references to Chicago’s “diversity” appeal in the following link with ABC’s Jake Tapper:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/10/well-make-sure-critics-get-some-good-seats-rahm-emanuel-on-the-presidents-olympic-pitch.html

Here are the quotes from the interview:

· There’s no better city in the United States or the world to host the international community than Chicago — because of the diversity.

· Chicago’s a great competitive city—has always been that.  It has a great amount of diversity

· and it would be great for Chicago also for not only its diversity but for the economic opportunity that it provides in the sense of jobs and economic growth.

· The world will feel comfortable given the diversity of Chicago all the different ethnic communities are there.

· Chicago has that diversity and the capacity to hold these games in a way that nobody else does.

· It would be good for the US, for America to host the world here in the US with a great city, given Chicago’s diversity…

Is it possible that, based on what type of diversity Rahm is referencing, the IOC decided to pass on Chicago during the first round of voting?  Here are some typical article links to address the possible definition of “diversity” in Obama’s “home” town today:

Four Teens Charged In Fatal Beating Of Chicago Student

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-09-28-chicago-beating_N.htm

One of the most disturbing slayings came last week when the family of Alex Arellano found the 15-year-old’s body. He had been beaten, burned and shot in the head.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/05/08/chicago.children.slain/index.html

South Chicago violence has residents living in fear

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/feb/22/local/chi-three-teens-killed-folofeb22

Chicago Students Face Daily Violence

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/09/eveningnews/main4932679.shtml

Maybe this is not what the world thinks of when it considers the true meaning of diversity?

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