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:
Phelps has earned that honor, you are an$#%&!@*and possibly a little jealous.
B******t. He is a multi-medalist!
Excuse me, but I dont recall anyone caring what you think CNN! That is the most ignorant garbage I have ever heard!
As much as white privelege ! Go suck an egg
cnn doesnt deserve to be a news source asnd should be sued ….charged and convicted
What ridiculous thing. Are you kidding me?
He earned that right and you have nothing to say about it. SOUNDS LIKE JEALOUSY TO ME.
Guess what Mohammed!! The US is STILL not a Muslim country!!!! Get used to it or leave!!! You are NOT the most qualified because you are Muslim, as a matter of fact you are LEAST qualified!!!
What a stupid thing to say. Phelps by far is the most qualified athlete in the US delegation to carry the American Flag.
I always knew cnn was a horrible liberal station…… NEVER watch it.. will never watch it as long as I am alive!