BY FROMA HARROP Something’s gotten into Brazilians that hasn’t caught on here, but should. They’re out on the streets protesting their government’s plan to sink billions into monuments to sport. Rather than celebrate their country’s hosting of the soccer World Cup next year and the Olympic Games in 2016, they are saying “hey.” As in “hey,” our streets are lousy. “Hey,” the schools are substandard. “Hey,” despite our economic miracle, poverty persists. Most gratifying is […]
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