Another Day, Another False-Virtuous Action From Athletes: Enter Holtby

“For Holtby, the decision was based on personal beliefs for himself and his family. He has been one of the NHL’s most prominent supporters of the LGBTQ community, including appearances at local pride parades.

“It’s one of the factors. But my family, myself, we believe in a world where humans are treated with respect, regardless of your stature or what you’re born into. That’s just where it’s at with this decision. You’re asked to choose what side you’re on, and it’s pretty clear what side I’m on. I believe this is the right decision for myself and my family,” he said.”

Am I missing something? What specifically has Trump done to the community? If there's one area Trump has been consistent about in the last 35 years both as a private citizen and public servant is his steadfast support of gay rights.

I have a couple of American gay friends. Not only do they find Holtby's position perplexing but they also point to the hypocrisy that Obama himself wasn't as supportive as Trump. Recall Obama 'evolved' on gay marriage and only came out when it was safe to do so. Remember when Biden forced his hand?

Some values, right? 

Know what Brayden? You have a right to an opinion. Even it's ignorant.

But it's unfortunate. And there's no excuse really:

Trump made history last night. MSM wants to pretend it didn't happen. He's the most pro-LGBT Pres candidate ever nominated by either party

Another player Connolly said he wouldn’t go either out of respect for Smith-Pelley who is black…and Canadian.

"..Forward Brett Connolly was another Capitals player who publicly declined the invitation, saying it was out of respect for teammate Devante Smith-Pelly, currently playing for the team's American Hockey League affiliate. Smith-Pelly, one of two black players on last year's Capitals, said he wouldn't visit the White House after they won the Cup because he believed "the things that [the president] spews are straight-up racist and sexist."

Again. All they seem to have is the (false) narrative of KKK and Charlottesville. Never mind black unemployment being at historic lows.

Trump has quietly behind the scenes been helping inner-city black communities.

Maybe Smith-Pelley, Holtby and others should, you know, actually inform themselves?

Remember the flak Tim Thomas faced because he chose to not go to The White House because 'government was out of control'? Progressives went nuts claiming he was 'racist'.
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