As noted here on Tuesday, Boston Bruins' all-star goalie, Tim Thomas, refused to attend a White House reception given by the Prez, honouring the club for capturing its first Stanley Cup title in 39 years. (During the same interval, the Montréal Canadiens won the coveted trophy around a dozen times.) Thomas explained his choice to skip Monday's ceremony in a statement posted on his Facebook page.
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.
Seem's like Tim's exercise of his right, as an American, to have his own opinion doesn't sit well with the governor of Massachusetts. Governor Deval "Patrick" Patrick said today that Thomas's decision to skip the ceremony points to a growing lack of courtesy in the USA. According to AP, the guv said Thomas is "a phenomenal hockey player and he's entitled to his views. It just feels like we are losing in this country basic courtesy and grace."
Governor Patrick is a Democrat.
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