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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Haven’t read this whole thread so I think this is a somewhat different take - but I have ZERO problem with what Simone Biles did.  I DO have a problem with the way it’s being covered, however.  Pulling out of a dangerous competition at the last minute, potentially leaving teammates who are counting on you in the lurch is surely a very difficult, but very rational and understandable decision.  It is certainly not villainous or selfish; neither is it brave or courageous.  It is just an unfortunate and crappy situation that all the gymnasts handled to the best of their ability.

WHY do we have to resort to this childish, binary, black-or-white, good-or-bad, cowardly-or-brave narrative for EVERYTHING these days?  It’s ridiculous.

She’s not selfish, she’s not bad, but she’s also no hero. [/quote]

Of course it's a brave and courageous thing to do because: 1) mental health issues aren't accepted as medical issues in much of America and 2) people are mean and criticize anyone who shows a bit of weakness.  The fact that people like you are complaining she  "left her teammates in the lurch" is ridiculous--she didn't compete because she didn't feel healthy to do so.   [/quote]

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