Call me a sentimental fool.
Call me a jingoistic nationalist for getting caught up in the patriotism of this moment.
But by golly, this is what the Olympics are supposed to be all about.
For not all tears are an evil."
And that is very true.
But it still means most tears are an evil.
In South Korea, able-bodied men are obligated to serve 21 months of military service before they turn 35.
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An never had much of a chance on Sunday, but Kim certainly did.
First of all, I can totally understand a sovereign nation like South Korea having mandatory military obligations.
What I don’t get is this Olympic Games/Asian Games loophole.
Even, in a pinch, Archery and Javelin.
These guys are already there.
And sending them back to civilian life seems like a hell of a waste.
And where do they draw the line?
Do you get an exemption if you won an Oscar forParasite?
A Primetime Emmy forSquid Game?
If you’re in a K-Pop band and win a Golden Globe.
I guess I’m just confused on the concept.
But I’m not here to discuss other nation’s military policies as much as I am Tom Kim.
And by extension, all of us who can relate.
From losing club championship to falling short of your personal best.
