Bob Greene says Olympics thankfully did n't echo 1960s competition between nations . He says when Soviets , U.S. engaged in space race , the goal galvanized Americans . `` Looks like a good flight . '' He says they saw America 's space goal as part of America 's ` ` bury you '' policy . Greene : U.S. got there first ; today , there 's no war , just friendly competition , like in Sochi .
Bob Greene says Olympics thankfully did n't echo 1960s competition between nations . He says when Soviets , U.S. engaged in space race , the goal galvanized Americans . He says they saw America 's space goal as part of America 's ` ` bury you '' policy . Greene : U.S. got there first ; today , there 's no war , just friendly competition , like in Sochi .