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Special Torch Bearer Ruins Special Moment
by: Bruiser LaRue (Our Man In The Street)
(AP) - Hundreds of people lined the slushy streets of a local suburb Friday to watch handicapped 12-year-old, Kimmy Kiser carry the Olympic torch on its final lap before its arrival at the opening ceremony.
With a light snowfall blanketing the area, Kiser, riding in her wheelchair, was an inspiration to her community as she began her short journey through Colorado Springs, accompanied by a mob of well-wishers. It was one of the last few legs of the torch's 13,500-mile, 46-state odyssey to Salt Lake City.
During the last turn, Kiser's wheelchair suddenly hit a pebble and the torch was airborne, eventually landing in a nearby puddle of water.
An immediate hush fell over the crowd, which was soon followed by angry jeers and threats of physical violence against the little girl when the flame had extinguished itself.
``What a goddamn failure. She's basically ruined the Olympics for everyone in this country, not to mention all those people who live in other countries, said Russell Park, an angry spectator who complained that he got up extras early just to photograph the relay. "How could she drop the friggin' torch?''
Kiser, who spends almost 20 hours a week hooked up to oxygen tanks and dialysis machines for her failing kidneys, claimed the torch was heavy and her muscles just gave out without warning.
Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera was disheartened by the days events. "We thought this torch relay was going to put our sleepy little town on the map, especially since Oprah was all ready to run the story," Rivera said. "Instead, that little girl has made us a laughing stock. I'm pretty sure even Oprah won't allow handicapped losers on her show."
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