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**amannddo** · 01-24-2012, 03:17 AM

This is a great way to break the ice with a noob on these issues,
I will be using this with some family and friends when they start
talking hockey.

The US is turning into a police state and other Western countries
are following, the Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is a hero and leader, etc.

I am going to print this out and have it handy.

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See his FaceBook page, has support.
http://www.facebook.com/TimThomasOfficialPage

Thomas a no-show at White House, releases statement

Thomas a no-show at White House, releases statement - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM

Obama honors Bruins, Thomas doesn't attend - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM

Viewer Voices: Thomas, White House - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM

A team spokesman said in an email statement that Thomas opted not to attend the event. Thomas later posted a statement on his Facebook page saying,

"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"

The veteran goaltender helped lead the Bruins to their sixth Stanley Cup and was named the MVP of last year's playoffs. Thomas was among the players that Obama singled out for praise during a ceremony honoring the club in the East Room of the White House.

01-24-2012, 03:17 AM	#5
amannddo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	This is a great way to break the ice with a noob on these issues, I will be using this with some family and friends when they start talking hockey. The US is turning into a police state and other Western countries are following, the Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is a hero and leader, etc. I am going to print this out and have it handy. ------------------------------ See his FaceBook page, has support. http://www.facebook.com/TimThomasOfficialPage Thomas a no-show at White House, releases statement Thomas a no-show at White House, releases statement - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM Obama honors Bruins, Thomas doesn't attend - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM Viewer Voices: Thomas, White House - 7NEWS Boston News WHDH-TV 7NEWS WHDH.COM A team spokesman said in an email statement that Thomas opted not to attend the event. Thomas later posted a statement on his Facebook page saying, "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" The veteran goaltender helped lead the Bruins to their sixth Stanley Cup and was named the MVP of last year's playoffs. Thomas was among the players that Obama singled out for praise during a ceremony honoring the club in the East Room of the White House.
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