Originally Posted by
canuck
A whole lot of Rio is insanely uglier than even the ugliest parts of Chicago. I wouldnt base approbation by the IOC jury for a city's Olympics bid as a sign of health. Firstly, the city contest is corrupt as all hell across the board. Secondly, the murder rate in Rio is probably much higher than Chicago's. There are probably many unaccounted disappearances and murders in that city. Thirdly, as far as civil rights go, it is a well known fact that the police in brazilian cities will gladly spray bullets into youth gangmembers to regularly clean up neighborhoods at the demand of shop owners.
As bad as the situation is in Chicago, and it is supremely bad, dont get me wrong; it is still a lot better than the misery of Rio's favelas, except in winter weather. Finally, Chicago is a beautiful city, no slouch compared to Rio.
Just look for Detroit street or Chicago street [[rua Detroit) in Google streetview, and you will appreciate the less touristy conditions of the city.