@EvgeniPlushenko This is long, but it would mean a lot to me if you saw it. I'm a big fan, my whole family loves you. I know this must be a difficult time for you in some aspects. Anyway, I was thinking about some of the controversy and wrote this about it. I wanted to share it with you. "I hate hearing about all of these negative comments towards Plushenko, still, after he had to withdraw from the individual event in Sochi. A lot of fans are supportive, like me, but some... "Plushenko let us down, "Plushenko shouldn't have been on the team," etcetera, ecetera. Hello! He helped to win Russia the gold medal in the team event, putting himself at risk and on the line to do so and to have one final hurrah. He's won another Gold and two Silvers for himself and his country also. And let's not set aside his European and National Championship medals. He's a figure skating hero, a fighter, and champion. And not just to Russia. He's an overcomer. People are so quick to judge and to forget what has already happened when they don't get what they want, and in this case, some fans are. I can understand that it'd be disappointing, especially for the host country. But in my book, you're not a true fan unless you support them during the hard times too. The man broke a METAL SCREW IN HIS BACK. A screw holdand disc in place. I've suffered back injuries and had to work, doing heavy lifting for hours in the middle of the night, with said injuries and it is painful. Now, I don't know Plushenko personally, obviously, but that withdrawal probably had to be a hard decision for him on his own- and I can't imagine skating in front of the world, as a legendary athlete and being able to handle all of that G-Force after that many surgeries, especially major spinal surgery. How can these nay-sayers expect him to have continued skating with a broken screw in his back? He's having surgery again and said he couldn't feel his legs after he fell. Would you rather he be paralyzed? Health first. In my mind, he made the right decision at the time. Evgeni Plushenko has already accomplished more than most people ever could and with skill and determination. And he helped his country to bring home the gold. Sure, he might be conceided, but he doesn't seem selfish at all. I'm happy to see that those who are supporting him though, are. And I'm hoping that his surgery on March 2nd goes well and that he makes a swift recovery, for himself and his family. And if he can return to the ice at some point afterwards, well, then I'll be happy to see that too."

If you've read all or any of this, it means a lot. But I know you must be a busy man. Wishing you and your family the best! Sincerely, from the US.

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