As in past years, I have been looking forward to watching the upcoming Olympics, where different contestants from around the world represent their countries with pride and honor. I too always felt a sense of pride seeing the stars and stripes being presented with our national anthem being played during the medal ceremonies as our US contestants receive bronze, silver or gold.
I really hope this year's Olympics aren't hijacked during different segments by self glorifying arrogant contestants which place themselves way above the rest of the country. Yes, the same country which help fund their training, travel, and opportunity. The same country which allows it's citizens much more freedom and opportunities for all of it's citizens than any other country on earth. Please keep in mind that some other countries would not only severely punish (or worse) it's contestants, but also their family, if they dared to do anything which remotely resembled dishonor of their flag or anthem.
I still plan on watching the Olympics, and I hope it turns out to be a great competition. However, if a few contestants lose sight of the big picture and would rather turn the games into a me, me, look at me sheet show, this will be the year I change channels to something without silly self-centered immature distractions.
I really hope this year's Olympics aren't hijacked during different segments by self glorifying arrogant contestants which place themselves way above the rest of the country. Yes, the same country which help fund their training, travel, and opportunity. The same country which allows it's citizens much more freedom and opportunities for all of it's citizens than any other country on earth. Please keep in mind that some other countries would not only severely punish (or worse) it's contestants, but also their family, if they dared to do anything which remotely resembled dishonor of their flag or anthem.
I still plan on watching the Olympics, and I hope it turns out to be a great competition. However, if a few contestants lose sight of the big picture and would rather turn the games into a me, me, look at me sheet show, this will be the year I change channels to something without silly self-centered immature distractions.
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