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I think that the title of the article should be rephrased. It is obviously there to catch people's attentions and to incite controversy. I think that Mike Moran has a point -- American atheletes (and Americans in general) should be mindful and sensitive about how they are viewed in the world. He is warning them not to provoke anyone and I think that is the main point. He doesn't want the atheletes to celebrate with any less enthusiasm, he just tells them to be mindful and not do anything that will hurt America's image. I think waving the flag is OK, but it would be wise to not run off with it and disrespect it as mentioned at the Sydney games.
As pocon1 writies, "The flag is not there for athletes to drape around their shoulders and pretend to be Superman." To me, that is disrespecting the flag.
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