The Olympics

Generally speaking, I do not involve myself in National concerns or politics.
Yes, given my past municipal experience in politics you can challenge me. However, I want to make it clear that my past involvement with politics, although I did win some valuable gains for the local people, was a frightening experience with opponents who had no human concern beyond their personal achievement of power. Given that situation, I retired from politics.
Really,what I want to talk about, is our Canadian Olympic representatives.
Yes, each of them was under severe pressure, but they came through with their best effort. Unfortunately, many of them have come under criticism for poor performance or questionable behaviour.
Bottom line, our Olympic players have exceeded all hopes! They have surpassed all previous achievements.
More particularly, the women athletes, especially the hockey team, have been subject to extreme criticism. They are too good! Is that something that should be considered?
In oppositon to this idea, I could cite the record of the Canadian men's team in the history of Olympic hockey. Yes, in the past, the men's team have destroyed all opposition. However, their opponents improved over time. In the forseeable future,it is clear that the international opposition to the women's team will also improve. But to denegrate the achievement of our women is, basically, sexist.
We should celebrate the simple fact that the Canadian women have gained more medals in this Olympic venue than their male counterparts.
Roger W. Harrington.