The 2021 Tokyo Olympics commence on July 23rd with an opening ceremony. Although sports have changed in the past two years, with political messages taking center arena, or with fans being barred from games, the Olympics will be a more balanced event. Although fans in Tokyo are not allowed to attend, the IOC has banned any political slogan, protest, fist pump, kneeling to national anthems, etc., for athletes, largely based on a survey where most of those same athletes want to see such things punished. While most athletes train their entire lives to have even an opportunity to compete, self-righteous, arrogant and mislead America athletes think it best to turn their back on the national anthem, threaten to burn the American flag at the podium, or call on the government, and the international community, to end prohibition of drug use prior to competition. Where has our sanity gone? Although Americans have a 'right' to say such things, so long as they are not violent, or call for violence, these comments in most countries would result in your disappearance. Agree or disagree, the Olympics should be a time where political differences are dropped and we unite for fun competition, proud of our country and teammates.

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