Ann Coulter On World Cup: Conservative Columnist Says Americans' Growing Interest In Soccer Is Sign Of ‘Moral Decay’

As million stay glued to their televisions and computers to keep track of the FIFA World Cup, it is apparent that America's favorite sport -- and arguably, the world's -- has a fan following like none other. In many parts of the world, soccer is taken so seriously that people riot and kill over it.

But not everyone is a fan of soccer. Columnist Ann Coulter took to her website to air her grievances about the sport. In her piece, titled "America’s Favorite National Pastime: Hating Soccer," Coulter expresses some strong sentiments about the sport. In fact, in her opening paragraph, Coulter states that "any growing interest in soccer can only be a sign of the nation's moral decay."

Well, okay...

Coulter's first gripe about soccer is that "individual achievement is not a big factor in soccer" and proceeds to take a jab at the sport by defining what a 'real sport' encompasses. She argues that there is individual glory in home runs, touchdowns and slam-dunks while clearly overlooking the 'individual glory' of a making a goal in soccer. What's more, it seems as if Coulter's desire for individual achievement overlooks the team work involved in any organized sport.

The conservative columnist further explains her issue with the fact that the game prohibits athletes from using their hands. "What sets man apart from the lesser beasts, besides a soul, is that we have opposable thumbs," writes Coulter. "Our hands can hold things. Here's a great idea: Let's create a game where you're not allowed to use them!" Who knew not using hands could be such a wrath-inducing component against the sport?

In her nine-point case against soccer includes the generalization that the African-American community in the United States doesn't like soccer and dismissing David Beckham's influence in American society. For the record, the footballer is a household name and so is his designer wife, Victoria.

In the end of the day Coulter is entitled to her own opinion about the sport, but we have one tidbit of advice for her: Instead of writing a rant on your website, how about you switch the channel when a soccer game comes up and go for a month-long remote vacation once every four years when the World Cup takes place? After all, say what you will about soccer being un-American, but there's nothing more American than embracing people from around the world and their interests, cultures, and contributions.