The Stanley Cup Defending Champion, Boston Bruins went to the White House to be honored by President Barrack Obama, but missing from the team was MVP Goalie Tim Thomas. Thomas, one of the two American born players decided to boycott the visit, stating he was upset how things in our Country are going. It's such a fine line that he crossed, I believe in a team sport, you support your team and going to the White House is a team event. But, in our Country, we have the freedom to chose whether we go or not.
Sports and Politics meet in a number of ways, every championship winning team, gets the opportunity to meet the current President at the White House. I often wonder if the President's keep all of those Jersey's presented to them in their closet or maybe get them framed in their office? Anyway, its an honor to go to the White House and taking all of the politics out of it, I can't see why anyone wouldn't want to go?
I respect Tim Thomas for choosing not to go, but I disagree with his decision.
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