Torch reaches Top of Everest

I think this is the greatest story of the year.

Even in times of war, and when we see the ugliest in mankind, the Olympics brings the world together.

Every couple of years, the world of sports brings the world together if only for a few weeks.

What really made this story special was the fact that 22 Tibetans made the trek up to the top of Mount Everest with a 21-year-old Tibetan girl carrying the torch.

In the past countries have boycotted the Olympics to protest human rights. In 1956 a few countries became the first to boycott after the Hungarian Uprising. I really hope that doesn't happen this year. I do agree that even though human rights are far more important than sports, the unity of the Olympics and the opening ceremony is one of the greatest highlights in life.

The writer of this story does a great job of giving every detail. I honestly feel like I know almost everything I need to. This story kept the politics at a distance and told of the great accomp-lishment that happened.