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:
Because he deserves it, is our hero.
You can see the pride in Phelps eyes . Class .
Kiss my back pockets.
HE DESERVES TO CARRY FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASON! Thank you for pointing out the good
Little Suzy jihadi girl doesn’t deserve to carry it because she has 0 medals and she bad mouths the USA.
That sounds more like a racist comment than anything I’ve heard yet.
Boy cot cnn their just a worthless news network
He should carry the flag because of his winnings what he stands for his country not because of the color of his skin who cares about that it is not about that so do not make so.
What an IDIOT!!
You know when CNN says something, the truth is somewhere in outer space, never to return to earth. NOW, if their reporters could do the same thing, the world would be, what, 10% closer to the truth. Hey, it’s a start!