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:
He was clearly & rightly forgiven his mistake. <3
Oh get our of here, that’s BS, f**e. Is it the CNN you imagine?
He deserves to carry the flag. Am so sick of blacks and Muslims (either/or) spouting this political correctness b.s.
IS NOT YOUR COLOR IS YOUR ABILITIES! I HAVE NOT SEEN A BLACK IN WATER COMPITION!
You know what, CNN, shut the f up. Who made you king anyway? I am beyond patience with all of this racism bull.
Everybody jump on the boycott CNN train!
cnn stay safe
Now who’s racist & bigoted
Cnn get bent.
“Boo” to Bell….. Get out of the news……