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Posted by Fred G on Sun Aug 5 14:03:35 2012, in response to Salon.com writer wrestles with question of whether libs should cheer on US athletes, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Sun Aug 5 13:39:42 2012. You have to click to read the 2nd part :DNoting all of this isn’t to pretend I’ll be rooting for some other nation. A boy can mature beyond his infantile displays of hyper-patriotism, but the sense of American solidarity will always remain. That means in every individual contest I watch, I’ll almost certainly be pulling for the red-white-and-blue (and probably with the occasional “USA!” outburst). However, I’ve outgrown the lust for an overpowering victory that has us, medal-count-wise, leave everyone else in the dust. I’ve outgrown it because while I know our athletes deserve our support and respect, I also know that the same respect is due all the competitors from all the nations at the games — and respect is something wholly different from complete conquest. It’s a truism we should remember when watching the Olympics — and when contemplating the larger world. I can relate. your pal, Fred |
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