Boston Goalie Great Refuses on Patriotic Principle to Join Team at White House Invitation

Tim Thomas decided to be a man of principle, putting his patriotism before his team. I think that may be why the National Anthem is sung before the games not after.

Boston.com: Thomas has issued the following 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.” Read more here.