Tim Thomas staring in Enemy of the State

On Monday January 23 2012 the Boston Bruins where invited to the White House by President Barak Obama.  Absent from the festivities was All Star goalie Tim Thomas.

His statement on why: "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. TT"

Pretty acceptable reason to me.  Apparently not enough for hockey fans everywhere and a certain TSN writer.  Dave Hodge a TSN writer said this on Tuesday, "Don't know if it's fair to point this out, but Tim Thomas has three children named Kiley, Kelsey and Keegan." Honestly this is the most pig headed and ignorant thing I have EVER heard a writer say! He must be a complete moron to insinuate this.  It ranks up there with Kane West saying “President Bush hates black people!” on stage. Really? You fucking ignorant fool get over yourself!  Please keep your foolish, uneducated assumptions to yourself.

I think Tim Thomas has done an outstanding job at showing who he is and holding true to his character and beliefs.  Just like Tebow TT is sure to undergo must scrutiny for the remainder of the season and post-season.  Had he gone through with the charade he would have been called a traitor and backstabber to his beliefs, a double edge sword for Mr. Thomas.

This is not the first time an athlete has declined to visit the President.  Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling also declined to meet the president because of his political views. 

What happened to the days when the President would just call the championship team instead of making a big hoopla about it?  Now I understand that there are charities and all that jazz, that’s all fine and dandy but doesn’t the president have better things to do then spend a day with a sports team?  Ya know like fixing shit wrong in the country?

 

Give TT some credit for standing up for what he believes in! Not only is an Olympic bronze medalist, 3 time All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion, he is Enemy of the State!

Tim you are my hero! And you should have been in net versus the Capitals on Tuesday night, even with Ovechkin out, they are a dangerous team!