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:
Are you kidding me? Please do not ever turn on this station. Now Wikileaks says they are following the commands of the DNC
Exactly. We the people are fed up with both parties! Both wings belong to the same crooked bird. Our country is not for sale.
Spitz
I ASSUME A SHORT BLACK MAN WHO HAS DONE NOTHING WITH HIS LIFE WOULD SUFFICE.
But you are right!
pretty sad commentary for Clinton National News…
His color has nothing to do with the honor .Everyone ought to cancel cable and put these people out of business
This sir, is part of the problem. Our combined values are what sets us apart, not what race the majority of the people are. What we lack anymore is assimilation. Something that millions of foreigners did for over 2 centuries. Statements like that only serve to alienate, and discourage assimilation.
He represents the real America.
He has also won more Olympic medals than anyone so shut your pie hole. He deserves to carry the US flag. Besides, his team mates agreed on it as well. You people suck.