GREECE $TIFFS OLYMPIC SECURITY BIZ

The New York Post ^ | 7/11/2004 | AP via New York Post

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Frustrated by delays, the Greek government has postponed payment on a multimillion-dollar security system being built for the Summer Olympics by an American-led consortium.

The final installment of $173 million has been put on hold due to government concerns about whether the security system will be ready for the Aug. 13 opening, the Athens daily To Vima reported yesterday.

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More delays in Athens, shocking. How many bribes and kickbacks did the IOC take to hold these Olympics in Greece anyway?

First you won't let American Security ensure the safety of our own athletes and now, the security system might not be finished. Great job Greece.

[Stoat]

There's nothing like witholding a paycheck to get people to work faster, is there?

[yankeedame]

There's nothing like witholding a paycheck to get people to work faster, is there?

Esp. when one already has the reputation of being "casual",shall we say, when it comes to paying.

[Gunrunner2]

Wasn't it no too long ago that Greece was on the FAA bad-boy list of airports with no effective security?

[Brian Allen]

<< Wasn't it no too long ago that Greece was on the FAA bad-boy list of airports with no effective security? >>

Yep, it's right up there with TWA's, United's and American's major hubs as being among the world's most lax and dangerous airports.

Blessings -- Brian