“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.”

I believe your ego has grown out of control, threatening the entertainment value of you stopping a puck.

“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.”

This is in direct opposition to the millions of people who really only give a damn if you stop a puck.

“Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. ”

Because I believe this, today I exercise my right as a hockey fan to say that today was supposed to be about honouring your team, and you thought your own political views were more important than the team that gave you a platform to do what you do best – stop a puck

“This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. ”

Bullshit. This is totally about your politics, which I don’t care about, because it doesn’t effect your ability to stop a puck.

“This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL. ”

No kidding. It certainly wasn’t about your TEAM.

“This is the only statement I will be making on this topic.”

Awesome. You’re a great goalie. Go stop the puck.