Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas released a statement on why he refused to attend the ceremony held by President Barack Obama at the White House for his team for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup.
Thomas said in his statement
"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" (via NHL.com)
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