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:
Muslims do indeed represent America, the best part of it and that is freedom to worship and express your beliefs as you wish.
As far as the other things you said, i don’t know the woman.
When calling someone out on racism you should try to not open your statement with consummation and disqualification because of them practising freedom of religion.
YES HE DOES! He earned it, not got it because of color!
How dare you get involved MYOB Phelps is a great choice who cares what you people think all you do is stir up trouble!
He’s the only one qualified
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F**k that you little p***k
Yeah…the most decorated Olympian in history should relinquish the honor of carrying our nations flag for a broad whose biggest accomplishment so far is wearing a scarf! Get the$#%&!@*outta here!
Unbelievable c**p that comes out of the warped dead Brain’s that you moron’s at CNN have.
America. Where it’s perfectly fine to discriminate against white people.
Cassius Clay was Nobamas choice but Cycle Cell Anemia=the great white hope knocked Muhammed on his black$#%&!@*just like Rocky Marciano (undefeated greatest ever) would have…ROCKY..!!!