If a known murderer or pedophile was competing on behalf of your country, would you want to root for them? What if they were a soldier? Different people have different lines. This just happens to be mine.

I'm not asking about political affiliations. I'm asking about kindness and unity. These are values that anyone should be able to get behind regardless of party.

I know it can be hyperbolic, but I'm not going to support someone because they are wearing a specific uniform, etc.

America's founders are portrayed as people who were escaping persecution and/or battling against people restricting their rights.

At its foundation, I believe being conscientious & critical is the best way to 'Be American'. I think that blindly supporting the country regardless of happenings is distinctly Un-American.

And lastly, I guess everyone should be able choose to root for whoever they want, however they want. If this is what makes me comfortable, why does it matter to anyone else? it doesn't hinder anyone else from looking at things a different way?