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Should the US swimmers who lied get a pass?

Should the US swimmers who lied get a pass?

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by: Chrisinkingwood Active Indicator LED Icon 8 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 2:43pm  
It's looking more and more like the US Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte and 3 others from his team made up a story about being robbed by guys pretending to be police and that they in fact vandalized a gas station instead. A Brazilian judge issued an order Wednesday to seize the passports of Lochte and
the fourth Swimmer, James Feigen, but Lochte was already back in the U.S. Mario Andrada, a spokesman for Rio 2016, said the swimmers should be forgiven.
“Let’s give these kids a break. Sometimes you take actions that you later regret. They are magnificent athletes, Lochte is one of the best swimmers of all time. They had fun. They
made a mistake. It’s part of life. Life goes on. Let’s go.”Hate to hear about this as our US athletes have done so well so far. 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 2:49pm  
They are not just competing, they are representing our Country. I'll reserve my opinion until I've read more about this. I can't say I knew anything about it. 4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 2:50pm  
If they did indeed do the crime, they should face the punishment. 4951
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deltadawn Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 2:55pm  
Shame on them. I'm sure, like some other young male athletes committing illegal deeds, that some will encourage everyone to give them a pass. I'm not a fan. The "boys will be boys" excuse is total BS. 4951
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GoldenGirl Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 2:56pm  
I am not sure they ever made an official police report.....  I think they made something up and it got out of hand....  I HATE that they did it, doesn't show good judgment at all.  I am sure this is not how Lochte wanted to go out...   I feel really bad for the athletes that he left behind to face the police.    It is so sad, he should come forward ASAP and apologize. 4951
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buffaloglenn Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 3:02pm  
I am not sure they ever made an official police report.....  I think they made something up and it got out of hand....  I HATE that they did it, doesn't show good judgment at all.  I am sure this is not how Lochte wanted to go out...   I feel really bad for the athletes that he left behind to face the police.    It is so sad, he should come forward ASAP and apologize.
 
@GoldenGirl: Exactly - Lochte is 34 years old, but showed the maturity of a 20 year old.  Also, if you saw his interview the day after the incident where he described a "gun cocked and pointed at his head and he just said whatever" it really did not sound in any way believable.  When I saw that, I thought he was either still drunk or high, or was making up a tall tale.  Brazil obviously struggles with street crime and was going to great lengths to avoid any public embarrassment, so it is understandable they would not be impressed by our four athletes making up a story which puts the government in a bad light. 
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ProblemAgain Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 3:05pm  
the authorities in rio will NOT be very forgiving given that the excuses gave rio a black eye for the tourist trade. for far too long, athletes have been given a pass regarding boorish and even criminal behavior due to prowess at games and athletic skills. they are not kids. 4951
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buffaloglenn Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 3:05pm  
And to actually answer your question, they should not get a pass.  They should have a press conference where they admit they lied and are embarrassed by their own behavior, and that they were treated well by the Brazilian authorities.  If they vandalized something, they should pay to have it fixed.  4951
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imadrummer2k Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 3:06pm  
Yeah, "boys will be boys" doesn't really apply to 34 year olds...Lochte has always been a douche. He had a reality show years ago that was just insufferable to watch.  4951
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GoldenGirl Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 3:52pm  
To be fair Brazil has BIG worries other than this one incident.. There were several robberies, a green pool, and the list goes on and on......  If I were them I would just drop it... I guarantee if they don't other legit stories will be surfacing.... 4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:21pm  
Yeah, "boys will be boys" doesn't really apply to 34 year olds...Lochte has always been a douche. He had a reality show years ago that was just insufferable to watch. 
 
@imadrummer2k:
 
You are in luck! Ryan's reality show is coming back on. I think it's going to be on the ET channel where the best shows are. Like the kardashians, Caitlyn, and now Rob and Chyna. I just threw up a little in mouth to have to type that. Yuck! 4951
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foxymama Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:23pm  
havent been paying attention to the news on this.  Is there a police report or charges filedl or something? 4951
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GoldenGirl Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:28pm  
Apparently they NEVER filed a police report however Ryan told his mother he was robbed at gunpoint and she went to the media.  Then it became news....  I guess Ryan didn't want to admit he lied to mom  (lol) so he just kept up the lie.  Now it has come out that the robbery never took place..  In my opinion since he never filed a police report there really isn't anything they can do.    Bonehead move on the athletes part.I hat that after such an incredible show by all of our athletes this year - Yes we kicked some serious butt...  This is what people will remember.. 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:30pm  
I think it's going to be on the ET channel where the best shows are.
 
@sweetie: @ET you have your own channel?
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~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:34pm  

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>> I think it's going to be on the ET channel where the best shows are.
 
@sweetie: @ET you have your own channel?
 
@CantStandTex: Yup, Extraterrestrial Television, satellite only.
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TheTruthHurts Active Indicator LED Icon 12
~ 7 years ago   Aug 18, '16 4:43pm  
If they wanna over look this as boys will be boys, fine, but in no way should they get a free ride. Why? Bc they're athletes? So what. That, to me, makes it  worse, im more likely to figure they are entitled BRATS. If a kid was in the ghetto and vandalized a convenience store, would it be ok? Nope, wrong is wrong and when someone is entitled and not even living a life of lack and stress daily, it's worse IMO. It's wrong but some kids are raised in dysfunctional environments and at least  that's more understandable. Idiots. 4951
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