Americans Win Gold, Already

I am usually a big fan of the Olympics, especially the Opening Ceremonies. I wasn't going to watch this year as my own little protest of Chinese repression. I understand that we shouldn't boycott but was disappointed that Bush decided to attend the Opening Ceremonies. Then the US athletes went and voted as the U.S. flagbearer Lopez Lomong, a Sudanese refugee and member of Team Darfur.

Now I will watch the Opening Ceremonies with a renewed sense of pride, for ordinary American citizens sending a not-so-subtle message about freedom, their occasional willingness to take a stand, and a continued faith in the American dream.