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[deleted] t1_jdcwxzv wrote

Reply to comment by Craico13 in Blackhawks will not wear Pride Night jerseys, cite 'safety concerns' for Russian players by randy88moss

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[deleted] t1_jdczi44 wrote

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Craico13 t1_jdd1bms wrote

> …you’re grasping for straws thinking this has anything to do with Russia lmao. - Skimfest1

> Right, it’s the concern for the family members of Russian players that live in Russia. This has nothing to do with kowtowing for the Russian government like the NBA does for China. - Skimfest1

> Per Pope, as well as Mark Lazerus of The Athletic, the decision comes from the organization itself, rather than the players, and is primarily related to “safety concerns over Russia's anti-LGBTQ propaganda law.” - the article that this thread is about.

Tell me how they aren’t bowing to the Russians again…

Edit: I accidentally deleted my previous comment that called you out for not reading the article lmao oops

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Skimfest1 t1_jdd1nmx wrote

I can’t make it any simpler for you 🤗

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Craico13 t1_jdd1ytx wrote

You lack literacy and critical thinking skills so that really doesn’t surprise me.

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Skimfest1 t1_jdd2c4i wrote

Protecting a team members family is not the same as supporting the will of the Russian government. You only feel that way because you use emotion to think not logic.

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