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07-02-2008, 03:26 PM | #1 |
Charon
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Another Travis Hansen Article
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700239771,00.html
Very interesting story about his role in starting a foundation to improve conditions in Russian orphanages. After reading that, I say all of you who would criticize him for playing in/for Russia can shove it. Way to go, Travis.
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07-02-2008, 03:32 PM | #2 |
Demiurge
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the only problem I have in that article is he said he would rather play on the American olympic team. That's disrespectful to the Russians.
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07-02-2008, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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Travis: "Every athlete dreams about playing in the Olympics".
Me: Yes, for your country. Travis: "I'd love to play for Team USA, but they didn't invite me." Me: Then don't play. Is there no patriotism left? Look, I respect Travis alot for what he is doing over there. I think he's a good person, I just don't agree with him playing on another country's national team. He will be trying to defeat his own country on a world stage. But I'm sure it's just my problem, being too much of a nationalist and not enough of a world citizen. I really need to get with the program.
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07-02-2008, 03:43 PM | #4 |
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I agree, it makes him sound like some of a mercenary. "I don't care who I play for, I just want to play in the Olympics!"
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