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		lupire on July 30, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Facial expression software confirms bronze medalis... it's not the cost that matters, its the uselessness and hugely increased security risk.

moron4hire on July 30, 2021 [–]

Then why not just make them out of steel, or aluminum, or--hell--plastic?

Clearly, the composition of the medal has symbolic value beyond "usefulness". Also, I expect an Olympic medal is worth at least a little more than any ol' hunk of the same constituent materials. So it's not like they are without risk as is.

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