- Dec 14, 2000
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VALPARAISO?After his performances at the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps seems to be the apple of America's eye. The media talk about him and his medal count incessantly, sometimes at the unfortunate expense of his teammates.
Despite the support Phelps is getting from America, he doesn't seem to think he owes the country the respect it deserves. Does he not know the words to our national anthem, or has he just decided not to sing because it will become mundane after hearing it eight times in Beijing?
I haven't seen him sing the anthem once. Come on, buddy, these are the Olympics. You represent your country.
I give Phelps credit for being an amazing swimmer who has accomplished an incredible feat. But he can put his selfish personal interests aside and sing the national anthem. At the very least he could stand still and not talk to the guy next to him or laugh during its playing.
During one relay medal ceremony, Phelps and Ryan Lochte were talking and laughing. I couldn't believe their blatant disrespect for America, the country they are representing.
We're all rooting for them; singing and respecting the anthem would be a nice "thank you."
Megan Walsh
wow. WTF? so he does not sing with the anthem big fucking deal. he did something better and WON FUCKING MAJOR GOLD!
VALPARAISO?After his performances at the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps seems to be the apple of America's eye. The media talk about him and his medal count incessantly, sometimes at the unfortunate expense of his teammates.
Despite the support Phelps is getting from America, he doesn't seem to think he owes the country the respect it deserves. Does he not know the words to our national anthem, or has he just decided not to sing because it will become mundane after hearing it eight times in Beijing?
I haven't seen him sing the anthem once. Come on, buddy, these are the Olympics. You represent your country.
I give Phelps credit for being an amazing swimmer who has accomplished an incredible feat. But he can put his selfish personal interests aside and sing the national anthem. At the very least he could stand still and not talk to the guy next to him or laugh during its playing.
During one relay medal ceremony, Phelps and Ryan Lochte were talking and laughing. I couldn't believe their blatant disrespect for America, the country they are representing.
We're all rooting for them; singing and respecting the anthem would be a nice "thank you."
Megan Walsh
wow. WTF? so he does not sing with the anthem big fucking deal. he did something better and WON FUCKING MAJOR GOLD!
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