Good last comment and with CDs of both, when you feel a little hard done by life, a few minutes of the Paralympics makes you realise that it really isn't that bad. Sounds a bit sentimental but does make you think sometimes.
I have to say yes. £9 billion (without mentioning the financial sector) can go a long way to help people who need it. But to unite a country and show why sport is so important and to create memories, then £9 billion, fair enough. I obviously don't support West Ham before you ask.