When Michael Phelps was awarded a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics, it was a moment of great pride for the young swimming champion and his country. Phelps likely wouldn’t experience a more prestigious moment the rest of his life and it was undoubtedly cause for celebration. It also would have been the perfect occasion to smoke weed.
Whether or not Phelps smoked marijuana to celebrate his Olympic achievements is something we do not know, but Americans shouldn’t have been the least bit surprised if he did. Nor should have Americans been the least bit shocked or disappointed when Phelps was caught smoking marijuana at a party in Columbia, South Carolina recently, a scandal that made national headlines, threatens his legacy, might lead to the loss of corporate sponsorships and could result in criminal charges.
When Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was caught smoking marijuana at a party the media pounced on the all-American hero—who was just behaving like the typical American young man.
About the Author
Jack Hunter, "The Southern Avenger," is a radio personality for WTMA 1250 AM in Charleston, South Carolina, a columnist for The Charleston City Paper, and a contributing editor for Young American Revolution.
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