Going on the adventure, again

The Iraqi soccer team proved to be a fighting-force in the world of soccer and the USA women’s soccer team captured gold once again. U.S. swimmer

Michael Phelps set the standard high for the other athletes competing in swimming. Even though Phelps was just shy of reaching his goal to surpass Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals, I think he showed great sportsmanship when he stepped aside in the men’s 400 medley relay, allowing another teammate to help capture the gold medal.

I think that if every country in the world could set aside their differences for two weeks of friendly sports competition, then we should be able to settle our differences over religion, politics and land. I guess it’s easier said then done, but I think if leaders were to really think about it, they would realize it makes some sense.