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Show Press on Olympians By MARY COONS I love the Olympics. I think a young person that has shown discipline and the competitive spirit, standing on risers and watching their flag being raised and their national anthem played - is always a touching sight Those that compete understand a lot that the national "leaders-will, probably never understand. Everyone that competes is competing with ability, in the spirit ' of peace. No one is trying to kill the other guy, they're only trying to be their best. Their ideology might be different, but they are still comrades in their ability to push themselves to the limit. National leaders, on the other hand, , only have the ability to involve these same young people in their wars. I object to that. They look so much better in an athletic pursuit than in a foxhole. Those that I have seen so far have pushed . harder with themselves than we will ever know. They are a credit to their countries, MMBatter.hoy small. Another observation. I noticed that most of the countries in the opening ceremonies were in straight lines, and rather organized. Then the U.S. team came in. They were Jiappy to be there. They didn't worry too much about straight lines and conformity, they just waved at the audience, and smiled from ear to ear. Hey, we are a disciplined people, but we also know how to recreate and have leisure time. This is the greatest nation on earth, and I'm proud to live here. Press on, you precious young athletes, we are all behind you, and support your efforts in your peacemaking work that you are doing. |