As for the United States, swimmer Michael Phelps was elected by his teammates to carry Old Glory. As the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, Phelps seemed to many like an obvious pick for the job.
“I’m honored to be chosen, proud to represent the U.S., and humbled by the significance of carrying the flag and all it stands for,” Phelps said.
Despite being the pick of his fellow teammates, some are calling on Phelps to give up the honor and instead allow the runner up to carry the flag.
Ibtihaj Muhammad, an African American, Muslim woman famous for wearing her hijab during her fencing matches, came in a close second behind Phelps as the choice for flag bearer. Muhammad has also been outspoken against Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. “When you incite hateful speech and rhetoric like that, the people who say it never think about the repercussions and how that affects Muslims,” she told Time.
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The hell with the worthless ,do nothing Muslim. You have too earn it. Just because your black you feel your deserving? ? WRONG!!!
WTF he better not give up the chance to carry the flag! He represents what America is not a Muslim!
Yep, that's exactly what we need. More Muslims with attitude practicing swordsmanship! Think Indiana Jones had a solution.
Screw her.
Eh...she'll probably be in the next Olympics, too. They can vote for her then. The TEAM doesn't seem to have a problem with their selection.
Give me a freakin' break. Bunch of bleeding hart libtard do gooders. Makes me sick. Phelps deserves it and he was elected by his team mates. We do not need some freakin' hijab wearing "American" carrying old glory.
4:21 ummmm, why so much hate for her. SHE was not the one calling for Phelps to step down. Remember, reading is fundamental. You might want to consider taking care of your literacy problem before you spend your time worrying about what others are doing.
So in an earlier post, you guys said he shouldn't carry the flag because of his criminal record. Now that they mention a muslim, you guys are all for him carrying it. Too funny!
She probably want to fly the place there too.Muslims like flying planes.
Let her get a turn carrying the flag in Baltimore or Washington. She'll get much better recognition there although she'll need to dodge gunfire.
5:18. I was thinking the same thing! How fast we change our opinions around here. Funny but sad too.
This is funny how about participation medals for everyone also...
Of course the person that started this controversy is a black guy, from CNN.
Go figure.
Whatever.
Democrat a racism which is always the case.
He was elected "Democratically". She was not. Do these people disagree with the democratic process or do they believe in the DemocRATs way of stuffing the ballot box with fraudulent ballots?
The Muslim's are very worthless
"...people who say it never think about...how that affects Muslims"!!!??? Now I can say I've heard everything.
I think it is all bunk, but I think he is a poor choices for our young people secondary to his alcohol and MJ arrests. Neither do I think someone should be seected for their race or religion.
Calm down everyone, Michael proudly carried the flag tonight.
I wonder what happened to that transvestite that he was dating?
Ask Kevin Beauchamp about Michael Phillips.
Another misinformed libitard. Get with reality 5:17!! Why let her carry the torch? ?? Did she win ANY medals?? NO!! But because she's black?? But because she's Muslim? ? UMMMM!!!
Why did she pick a sport with a weapon and winning is stabbing your opponent in the heart. Who trained her as a kid? Has to be the most violent sport in the Olympics! It's very hateful sport... Hugs not violence. Trump 2016
A pot smoking convicted drunk driver should carry the flag. Representative of our great values in America today.
Michael Phelps is a strange character. When he was found dating a transgender I lost all respect for him. However he is more deserving to carry the flag then that bimbo is.
Michael Phelps never dated a transgender..You are just trying to make him look bad in an effort to elevate the Muslim.
More Haters of Whites
After reading the article, I am still not sure exactly why Phelps is being pressured to give up the honor, other than that he is not Muslim.
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