In one of the more overblown stories of the year, the Twittersphere has been abuzz tonight discussing the merits of Tim Thomas’s decision to skip the Boston Bruins trip to the white house. Here’s what Thomas had to say.
“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People,” Thomas’ statement read. “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,” the statement continued, “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.”
That sounds reasonable, which immediately rules him out of the Tea Party.
The whole “controversy” around this is asinine.
First, the tradition of the championship team being treated at the White House belongs in the same category as anthems before the game and criminal investigations into league issues. Sports and politics should not mingle in the best of times. With the entire world slowly circling the drain to economic catastrophe, they should stay far apart.
More importantly, Thomas is an American citizen. As such, it’s his right to exercise whatever freedoms he chooses. If he chooses not to lend whatever small vote of confidence his presence would lend, that’s his prerogative.
Seriously people. If you want to visit the White House, take the tour like anyone else.
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