While his colleagues from the Boston Bruins were visiting the White House earlier today, goaltender Tim Thomas was absent. Here is his personal explanation for why he did what he did. We can only hope more role-models follow in his footsteps.
“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”
And from USA Today:
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My son just told me he heard on ESPN that Boston is now going to trade Tim Thomas…!
The word is the trip to the White House was not about politics..it was a congratulations from the White House for the Stanley Cup win….and some but not all from within the organization are saying he let the team down..! What a crock of b.s..! word is they are sending him to Canada..he might be better off getting out of here and away from all of the traitors..
In the words of the late, great Bob Marley……GET UP, STAND UP, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS…!!!
Tim Thomas is a true American Patriot! What an incredibly honorable man!
Hurray!!
I love it! What a good fellow!
Tim Thomas “American Hero”. Thank you for standing up for what you believe. Now watch your back Tim, Owebama and Michelle “Antoinette” Spendspendspendbama will not like being dissed.
Thank you Tim Thomas. Those in the spotlight arenas are the best people to get the message out. We need more high profile people like you who are willing to take a stand and try to get this country back to the US Citizens and out of the hands of white collar criminals who have robbed it blind, continue to take our taxpayer money and have so cleverly started taking away our basic rights afforded each citizen under the US Constitution. These few elite who have taken our wealth will find that the people will fight to take it back.
Tim Thomas, please urge more of your friends who are in the public spotlight to send out messages to the masses. It is the only way to get the ordinary people en mass on board.