Responses compiled and photographed by Bill O’Neill What’s Your Opinion?

“I believe they made the mistake, so they should let him retain it. If anything, it should be a tie. It wasn’t his fault. After he achieved the gold, you can’t take it away from him.” Diane Dobson, Canarsie Question: Do you think U.S. Olympian Paul Hamm should surrender his gold gymnastics medal since, upon closer examination of his performance, it was discovered he actually came in second to the South Korean runner-up, even though the judges originally ruled in his favor? Why?

“No, I don’t think he should give it up. The judges made the mistake, so they should award a second gold medal to the South Korean and not take away Hamm’s gold medal.” Rick Helmes, Canarsie“He should give it up. He got disqualified. That’s it. That’s the nature of athletics.” L. Goodluck, Canarsie“It doesn’t matter if it’s first or second. It wouldn’t hurt him to get second. He’s a great gymnast. Let the South Korean get first place. The difference between first and second shouldn’t be that much. Give somebody else a chance.” Jose Hernandez, Canarsie