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:
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I thought the goal was to not see color, religion, etc. How about since he’s the most decorated Olympian of all time- and this is his last Olympics- those make him the perfect candidate the carry the flag. Seems elementary to me. No politics.
Oh yeah and the greatest Olympic Athlete ever!!!
She is no good at all should never touch the American flag she is racist don’t deserve to be there anyway
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