As the Olympic torch has traveled to San Francisco, the city is extending its arms to embrace the flame with pride, emotions and courage.With the world looking on to the sixth leg of the torch relay around the world, the flame, a symbol of Olympic unity, received VIP treatment as it arrived in San Francisco early Tuesday morning."We treated it like a head of state visit," airport spokesman Mike McCaron said.Despite heightened security in the face of any possible disruptions by Tibetan separatists and anti-China groups, the city puts on an atmosphere of peace and harmony, particularly along the relay route decorated with Olympic flags.The city has mobilized its resources to ensure the success of the torch relay. Mayor Garvin Newsom has vowed to host a safe torch ceremony.The San Francisco Police Department, along with the mayor's staff and some other departments, "has been working continuously with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of the Beijing torch run participants and the spectators," Newsom told Xinhua."The Olympic torch represents the journey for excellence, and we are honored to have the opportunity to host and contribute to the Beijing Olympic Journey of Harmony," said the mayor.Boasting landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Fishermen's Wharf, the Transamerican Building and the famous Victorian houses, San Francisco is widely seen as an ideal backdrop for the torch run.Comment too long. Clickhereto view the full text.
From SF: You're more likely to see Santa Claus on this Torch Run than the Olympic Torch.
GTFO, /n/ fag.
>>58434I resent that, I'm an /o/ fag.