Dear Editor,

The article “The Excitement is Over” that appeared in your October 1 issue does not coincide with the quality of any other work seen in your paper. The satire and references she uses to form the basis of her argument do not overshadow the fact that the Olympics have been played for centuries, bringing everyone together with a common aspiration. In addition, these references do not make light of the fact that the author is putting down the most honorable accomplishment that an athlete can ever hope for. Athletes dedicate their entire lives to getting in to the Olympics, and the majority of them fall short. The author also states that she knows nothing about Olympic athletes in her article. Had she been watching the Olympics this summer rather than the reruns of Gossip Girl, she would have seen the sportsmanship these athletes portray in the most competitive of situations. Also, Americans are not bound by law to support their athletes. I know I rooted for Brazil’s soccer team over Americas this summer and I’m not being persecuted for it. This article over all just baffled me because of the ignorance in her criticism.

Sincerely,
Lauren Cooke