If you’re a fan of Michelle Kwan, I suggest you get prepared to be annoyed and possibly to send email. If you disagree with the decision to place Kwan on the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic Team, you’ll love this editorial. Houston Chronicle writer John Lopez essentially says that the U.S. Figure Skating Federation (well, really the whole international skating community) is a joke and crooked. While he makes some valid points, I think the overall tone of his article is a trifle unnecessary.
Yes, the figure skating community has had its problems, but I don’t think Michelle Kwan’s placement on the Olympic team is a sign of foul play. After all, she’s probably more likely than Emily Hughes to medal, even if she is injured. If Emily Hughes isn’t bothered, why should John Lopez be concerned?