An athlete on a Super Bowl winning team is now classified as a hero?

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DrMaddVibe wrote:

I missed the outrage when Bruins goalie skipped out cuz he detested Obama. Meh.

that said, it saddens me to see being honored turned into political posturing.

also, DMV is correct. Yes, kids and adult kids as well latch onto these extraordinary performers, but parents need to teach perspective.

oddly, Charles Barkley said it best many years ago in a TV spot "I am not a role model"...which urged parents to be the role model.

frankj1 wrote:

there are millions of kids who look up to these players, wear their jersey, have action toys and other swag. they emulate these guys....so, yes, they are heroes in millions of kids eyes.

Mithrandir wrote:

I wonder if they'll get called 'racists'??

MACS wrote:

i could care less

gummy jones wrote:

I missed the outrage when Bruins goalie skipped out cuz he detested Obama. Meh.

that said, it saddens me to see being honored turned into political posturing.

also, DMV is correct. Yes, kids and adult kids as well latch onto these extraordinary performers, but parents need to teach perspective.

oddly, Charles Barkley said it best many years ago in a TV spot "I am not a role model"...which urged parents to be the role model.

frankj1 wrote:

I think this is why Claude Julien was fired. [sarcasm]

Buckwheat wrote:

Tim Thomas was ABUSED by the local media when he refused to go.
Called a racist.
The Globe ripped him a new one.
Unpatriotic.
Self before team.
Etc.

This time around, the silence will be deafening.

tailgater wrote: