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:
CNN want a short Muslim to carry the American Flag, I say no way Jose, this is political correctness trying to run things.
Losers
I was soooo gratified to see Michael Phelps carry our flag at the opening ceremonies. He is a PROVEN athlete. He has gone through his own hell and made it back. He has PROVEN he is better and stronger than ever. I am honored as an American to have him represent me at the Olympic Games! Symbolysm has far less value to me than
Action!
really he has worked for everything he has received unlike so many others that get it handed to them kiss off
These people are truly insane! Proves liberalism is a very serious disease
So you’re saying the COLOR of your Skin is all that matters…not your workmanship or performance. ….I see.
Let’s cut to the intent–they wanted a MUSLIM to represent us, to show our support for the “poor moderates suffering backlash” because of atrocities committed for their “Religion of Peace.”
What a racist$#%&!@* fire this clown.
Jesse Owen 32 Olympic’s
OK…my only question is…WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE???? (CNN and ect). I don’t know what level headed person would say such a thing.