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:
sCREW CNN
Yes he deserves to carry the flag. Get over it, you lost.
I am so sick of these stupid$#%&!@*black people like this CNN guy who thinks that white people need to apologize for being white. This man(phelps) worked hard for what he now has. Those medals were not handed to him . If you had his talent and did what he did , you might have been able to carry this flag and the color of your skin has nothing to do with anything. Step back hater and shut the hell up about white privelege .
Ooooooooo$#%&!@*off CNN
This is America people he can carry any flag he wants love the Red white and Blue
He had every right to carry that flag.
Dude could have a flag in one hand and a joint in the other he still deserves it over. Jihad girl..
HE EARNED THE RIGHT, THIS IS GETTING JUST SICK!!!!!!!!!!
Me either!
I gave up cuss in’ or I’d answer that