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:
They probably wish Obama was carrying it.
Thought she was going to carry the torch…you know the flame with the flame
Ridiculous! I suppose you would rather an unAmerican muslim carry it! Who say death to America! You people are truly insane!
Who cares what CNN thinks, they’re just a bunch of liberal nut cases
This is another reason to boycott CNN!! Rocks for Brains.
Who cares what CNN thinks, I’m done with yhem
Here we go again. Racial
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Maybe Hillary could get out her outfit !
He has more medals then any shot black person so yes he has a right to carry the American flag!!