No disrespect intended to one or two particular people who have devoted a lifetime to the pursuit of a specialized art and succeeded at the pinnacle of their fields of endeavor. But can anyone justify why a group of millions of people should feel better about themselves because one person from their country has won first prize in a regularly scheduled sporting event?
Ms. Arakawa should be congratulated for her patience, endurance, grace and skill.
Mr. Davis should congratulated for his speed, determination and power.
Everyone not actually on the ice should be happy for them. Then shut the hell up or find something of their own merit to to puff themselves up with. The achievements of humans performing at the highest levels can enrich us all with a sense of what is possible. But nationalistic flag-waving cheapens their successes and leeches off of their efforts.
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