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I’ll be the first to admit that I know absolutely nothing about hockey. However, I think its interesting how this sports and political debate has come into the news recently. Boston Bruins Stanely Cup winning goalie Tim Thomas decided that he would not attend the White House championship celebration because of his political beliefs.  Thomas stated:  “I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government. Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL. This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. “  While, I do believe that it is one personal business to believe whatever they believe, I think his stance in this statement is quite contradictory how can he say it is not about “politics or party” but he believes that the government is “threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.” The Bruins seem to be disappointed in his decision and many have speculated that his benching yesterday has something to do with their disappointment.  Some have said that Thomas should’ve just went because it would’ve showed that he was a team player, others have said you should go just out of respect for the office, and finally some have said that he can do whatever he wants. It is always interesting when sports and politics mix.  I would love to hear your thoughts about how does this mix work, does it have a place or not?

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