As a big sports fan (it's who I am, sorry not sorry as the cool kids say) and political junkie I've always been interested when sports and politics collide. It happens more than what people realize. Colin Kapernick and Curt Schilling (two vastly different belief systems there) are the most recent examples but I'm sure it's been happening for years now. Pre-Muhammad Ali, though it's obvious he brought it to the forefront.
Like everything else in politics, how you feel about this issue will probably depend on what side of the fence you are on. Coli Kapernick stands up for freedom, justice, liberty and the American way when he kneels down during the national anthem. If a conservative athlete did it to protest abortion, than he's unpatriotic and a threat to all that makes America good. If you don't think like that-(if you support both athletes or dislike both athletes in my hypothetical situation) than you give me hope for the future.
Part of the White House visit is a team bonding experience. This doesn't happen to everyone every day-a visit to the White House surely is a rarity in life. Why not share it with your teammate as the final victory lap in what you accomplished? I thought this way when Bruins goalie Tim Thomas sat out meeting Obama and I think that way now when Patriots players don't go.
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