Olympics: Open letter to embattled swimmer

Dear Ryan Lochte: Like you, I am not Brazilian; I am an American. And I am wondering, do you recall that bit about representing everyone here in the states while you are competing abroad?

Swimmer, if I was Brazilian I may well be inclined to offer you this sentiment on behalf of my fellow countrymen:

’You say your life is full of “dids,”

We say it’s full of “didn’ts.”

It’s good to say, in our good way,

“Good-bye, good luck, good riddance!”’

Lochte, you should go back to Rio, make reparations and apologize for your behavior. You still have a great opportunity to make us proud of you.

This story was originally published August 19, 2016 at 11:45 AM with the headline "Olympics: Open letter to embattled swimmer."