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 you are assholes.
he should carry it right to cnn and stick it this guy s chest lmao
I am so tired of this liberal bull c**p.
I am so glad Michael Phelps carried the Flag for America. The muslim girl seems to be suffering from 2nd place tantrums and so does the un-American writer of this article, who must know nothing about “sportsmanship”. of the disgusting article
No one deserves to carry a American Flag More than he does.
he deserves every bit of the american flag, muslims dont , they need to leave the USA.
F***in’ commies.
I would not even take a$#%&!@*at the Olympics.
Never mind he earned it!
Tall and white hmmm i didnt know you had to qaulify to carty a damn flsg how stupid are these idiots