Hornacek lets Nohah skip dinner with cadets
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Noah can do what he wants but I would consider it an absolute honor to spend time with the folks at West Point.
If Noah chooses to not go to that dinner, then he should definitely be allowed to. If Hornacek "made" someone like Noah do something he didn't want to do, it probably wouldn't be the best way to start.
Doesn't seem like news. Seems like he had a decent reason and wasn't an ass about it.
I agree - it is all about Noah's attitude, definitely not trying to get attention and cause a big scene, just didn't want to go.
"Lets" him skip? There's no way I wouldn't go, but Noah is an adult and can decide if he wants to go to a dinner or not.
Some people (not necessarily OP) are looking for reasons to be offended about things like this.
Some people (not necessarily OP) are looking for reasons to be offended about things like this.
the guys in the service have nothing to do with war, or going to war. It's the politicians that make war decisions. So in this instance, his intentions are misdirected.
I dont think he chose not to go because he hated the men of service, for going to war. But I think he is just making the decision because it will get his point across. I guarantee he didn't do it with the mindset "**** these soldiers, how dare they fight in a war."
That's a bit much. They may not make the actual decision on when to go to war, but they are voluntarily training to be officers in the U.S. military, and some of them in the future will be advising the government on war strategy and running the war (assuming we go to war). They are willing participants in the war machinery and I think his uncomfort as a pacifist is perfecting justifiable.
I'm sure he doesn't dislike any of those cadets on a personal level, he just doesn't want to support or promote their career choice.
Because of this first statement I actually have an issue with him skipping the event. The people at West Point don't decide policy.
Did he skip trips to the White House after winning the national titles in 2006 and 2007? That feels more appropriate event to skip to demonstrate his antiwar stance.
Article said they hold their camp at West Point. Probably a cool thing to do for both the basketball players and the Cadets since they are right there.
He has the right to do whatever he wants, but that just seems stupid. Those guys aren't the ones creating the policies that he objects to.
Again, I guarantee he was not doing it to spite the people at West Point. But if you are going to protest war in America, West Point Military Academy is the most appropriate place to express your anti-war stance, because people will notice your absence and pay attention. He wasn't doing it because the students of West Point are choosing to go into war.
That's like refusing to shake Noah's hand because you don't like his team's playbook.
Both Hornacek and Noah's statements are very classy way to handle free speech for athletes. I've watched Noah for many years as he played in the city I lived in and team I've been a fan of my whole life (I'm one of the few NBA fans on this site) and I'd be thrilled if every player on the teams I followed had his character.
If you have a problem with any of this, you probably have a problem with free western society.
If you have a problem with any of this, you probably have a problem with free western society.
People constantly ignorantly criticize "Why isn't anyone doing anything about Chicago". Here's a guy who has been trying to do something about Chicago's problems and he's criticized for respectfully exercising his freedom as an American.
It's funny the "president who tells it like it is" people are the ones who have the biggest problem with people living their lives how they want to.
