As just about everyone who does not live in a cave with no contact to the outside world knows, the Olympics started this past weekend. And as always it has been full of exciting moments like the American win over France in the 4x100 Freestyle relay, or Micheal Phelps quest to become the most decorated Olympian of the modern era. It is a time for people from all countries to stand united behind their national athletes and cheer them on to victory.
But this time is also riddled with those people who either don't get the Olympics or just don't like them for various reasons, and they are always trying to kill the fever that accompanies these games.
I heard a local radio personality downplaying the significance of the Olympics because of how much money is spent to put them on and how that money could be better utilized helping people in the various countries that participate. And while that is true, it overlooks an essential truth that we are privy to every two years.
The Olympics show us the world as it should be not as it is.
What do I mean by that statement? The answer is quite simple.
World peace is on display at these games. They show us that it is not only attainable but that it is really not that hard to find.
Think about it for a second. Here are a collection of some of the worlds most bitter rivals. America vs. China, England vs. France, Georgia vs. Russia, etc.....
We get to see everyone strut around and beat the hell out of the competition. It's like war. Except nobody has do die. Don't you see. For one shining moment every 2 years we forget about what one country did to another, or why this countries ideology is worse than ours, and solve our problems on the field of competition. And in the end hopefully there is no question about who is better on that date. The scoreboard tells all. China had the better Women's Gymnastics team. The U.S. has the better swimmers in the 4x200 Freestyle relay. There is no room for argument.
And if you can't understand that, then I've got nothing for you. Just do me a favor. Don't try to kill my love for these games.
Til' we meet again
Paul
1 comment:
I love the Olympic Games! I watch them every chance I get. I watch it all, no matter what sport it is. I appreciate them for their dedication to their sport and how well they respresent their country. It makes me proud to be an American, and also a human being on this great planet. For a small moment in time, we put all our differences aside and get together. It's an amazing sight and a joy to watch. I can't begin to tell you how many times I jumped up and down shouting out loud and how many times I cried watching well deserved athletes from every nation receive the ultimate prize. I'm glad I'm not the only one!
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