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B.S. He's a dual citizen and was displaying his gratitude not his allegiance. Now IT WOULD be a big deal if he had insisted that the Mexican national anthem and flag be raised over his podium...THAT would be a controversy.
Well there is the philosophical difference. I don't believe people in the U.S. should be able to have dual citizenship.
Wrong on so many levels. If a USA athlete were to carry a big American flag and a smaller state flag that would be OK. But I can't recall any USA athlete doing this. To carry the flags of two different nations when you're representing one of the two is wrong, especially since you came here illegally and you benefitted from USA, not Mexico. Here's your one way ticket back to Mexico, so long, we won't miss you.
a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another.
He was only representing the USA. He was acknowledging his parents country and the country that bore him. He was displaying the US flag, and holding the Mexican flag. He also was probably working on his branding for endorsements once he returns home to the US. Since that's the only way the get paid and make a living.
Wrong on so many levels. If a USA athlete were to carry a big American flag and a smaller state flag that would be OK. But I can't recall any USA athlete doing this. To carry the flags of two different nations when you're representing one of the two is wrong, especially since you came here illegally and you benefitted from USA, not Mexico. Here's your one way ticket back to Mexico, so long, we won't miss you.
1992. Barcelona. He's a US citizen, entitled by all rights and provisions within, to express himself as he wishes...not how YOU wish. Or is it okay to influence others actions and opinions when it offends you, and not have others impose themselves on you when it offends others?
One word. Constitution. Love it, live it...or leave it.
At very least I hope he realizes why doing that is offensive to the country he is completing for. Whether he thought about it or not draping yourself in a flag is a political statement.
However, at the end of the day this ranks really, really low on the list of things to get your knickers in a wad.
He is obviously wearing USA shirt, and carries two flags, one for US, his new home, and one for his old home, where he was born. I do not think it is wrong to be proud to have Mexican roots.
For once, I agree with Ruben Navarrette...imagine that!
If your shirt says USA at the Olympics, you are representing the USA. Not Mexico.
Big deal. This guy earned the right to do that. It's not like he raised a fist at the United States. Let him have his moment in the sun. I am proud of him.
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