[CyberAnt]

By the way .. I understand the $40 million being spent on the celebration IS ALL FROM PRIVATE DONATIONS.

So .. your precious public funds are safe.

[alessandrofiaschi]

My dear:

1) I don't consider public funds precious, but only not-to-waste for a short-lasting event (17,3 millions!).
2) The other 40 millions come from lobbyists, not from common citizens, and even if I wouldn't make anything to prevent this, I judge our system very spoilt.

[alessandrofiaschi]

... And have a good day!

Bye.