This week, Michael Phelps carried the American flag into Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was selected by his peers on Team USA after becoming the most decorated olympian in history, having won 22 medals and appearing in four previous Olympic games. Despite his many accomplishments, however, some are trying to argue that he didn’t deserve the privilege to carry the stars and stripes into the arena.
The Olympics — and especially the opening ceremonies — have long been recognized for their distinct lack of politics. Warring countries have marched alongside one another at multiple games in displays meant to show unity despite the world’s many ongoing conflicts.
Some, however, are trying to inject politics, political correctness, and accusations of white privilege back into the games. See who many thought was a more worthy flagbearer on the nest page. Be forewarned, it had nothing to do with her athletic ability:
But I am glad he did,the Rest of the World enjoyed it,good on you Michael.
CNN SUCKS
Now people are too tall to carry our flag and CNN wonders why we are tired of listening to c**p they call news.
And, of course, that’s not prejudiced!
Anthony Reina I understand how u feel, I am a 58 yr old white woman, born and raised in the west end of the hood ! WE ARE ALL RACIEST ! I have many black friends ! whats on the inside is what counts, we all have souls, with no color, I will love and respect you, if you give me the same, But if you bite me ! I will bite you back, even harder, and thats a fact !
No one else could possibly qualify to carry it!
He has more right than anyone else !