Not Sure That I Agree; There's a Time and Place for Political Statements

This may not be the appropriate place. Boston Bruins, my favorite hockey team, Goaltender Tim Thomas refused to attend the ceremony at the White House honoring the Stanley Cup champions.

"I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People," Thomas said in a statement.

"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," he wrote.

"Because I believe this, today (Monday) 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."

I don't disagree that he has the right to refuse to attend and I agree wholeheartedly with his sentiments. I just don't necessarily agree with the decision to refuse the invitation.

There is a time and place for political statements. I surely would not appreciate if the director began reciting global warming propaganda during a school play my daughter was in. I would not consider that highly appropriate. Thomas's actions are certainly not as inappropriate as that and, frankly, President Obama, through his actions, has done more than any other person to diminish the stature of the office of President of the United States. I just don't agree that this was an appropriate venue for Thomas to make his statement.

But I'm still going to root for the Bruins and for Thomas and I will defend his right to make the statement he did.