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:
Why should the they care who carries the U.S. flag? I thought it was racist to them, only when it meets their agenda!! What hypocrites the left are!!
He earned that right.
At least his peers are not racist like the CNN guy and others.
YES, HE DID DESERVE TO CARRY THE FLAY; AMAZING THAT THEY DIDN’T ALSO MAKE HIM CARRY A MUSLIM FLAG!
Ho shut the hell up.
What garbage!
F**k cnn.unnewsworthy
Assholes
Thank you!
I saw where they wanted a Muslim to carry the flag , not Phelps. Glad he didn’t give in .