Olympic Distress in Britain - NYTimes.com Whilst there is no doubt that we Brits do enjoy a good whinge ("The Olympic Spirit, British Style: When Will This Nightmare End?," London Journal, July 20), I wonder if New Yorkers would react any differently in similar circumstances. As good-humored and imperturbable as you so notoriously are, I like to think that the widespread disruption to your roads and transport networks, the large-scale deployment of military personnel and hardware on your streets, and the wholesale trampling of your First Amendment rights might also prompt a little grumbling. Have I judged you too harshly? DANIEL OWEN Barnstaple, England, July 20, 2012 Brits whinge, then grin and bear it, then get on with it. Mustn't grumble, you know! PHIL CERNY York, England, July 20, 2012