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While I don't agree with Timmy using foul language, I too am taken aback by the some of the negative comments about Kwan. Yes, she did not win and did not deserve to win after her free skate -- Sarah Hughes earned it big time.

Yes, Kwan was disappointed -- who would be. But having watched most of her career, I have never heard her make disparaging comments about other skaters or whined about the judging ...

All-in-all, Kwan has been a classy champion for the last decade. Perhaps, some of the FR commentators could take a lesson.

Makes me wonder too if some of those who are so critical of Kwan know anything about figure skating or even about her at all.

As for the medal ceremony - don't know why some people are always so quick to judge others. I was thrilled for Hughes but remember, Kwan is also an American who nevertheless won another medal for the USA! I couldn't have asked for a better athlete to represent our country.

With a few exceptions, I don't feel that anyone has been making negative attacks against Kwan personally (with the noticable exception of some pointing out her "perceived" attitude & personality). I am simply affirming my right to root for who I choose based upon my own personal reasons. Would you or a few of the others being making such a big deal of this if it were a team sport rather than individual?

But, whether I agree or disagree with their sentiment on her attitude (let me play devil's advocate here), they are entitled to their opinion & have every right to express that opinion as they see fit. You can choose to label it "mean" or "negative" or however you wish, but if you choose to live and work in the public eye (athletes, politicians, entertainers, etc) then you best have thick skin & take it in stride. I have better things to do than waste my time trying to defend someone who I have no personal connection with's honor. However I do feel it is a valuable use of my time to defend mine as well as others rights to voice thier opinion. Unfortunately I see this attempt to silence Kwan's critics as the pervasivness of the PC culture creeping into conservative circles now.

I totally agree. Michelle worked very hard for 4 years to win the gold medal, and I can't even imagine the emotion she felt when it was over. It reminds me of Ivan Lendal working towards winning Wimbledon. Someone that works that hard and strives that hard to win or accomplish something deserves respect no matter who they are. Most of us would have given up.