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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBaltimore Ravens center Matt Birk boycotts White House visit
By Sam Farmer
June 7, 2013, 8:09 a.m.
Matt Birk stands by his convictions.
The retired, six-time Pro Bowl center opted not to visit the White House this week with his Baltimore Ravens teammates because he disagrees with President Obamas stance on abortion.
The Ravens visited the White House on Wednesday, in keeping with the tradition of Super Bowl champions.
Birk, a Harvard graduate and winner of the NFLs Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2012, is a devout Catholic and father of six.
He was particularly angered by what Obama said at the end of a speech at a Planned Parenthood conference in April: Thank you, Planned Parenthood. God bless you. God bless America. Thank you.
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http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-birk-white-house-visit-20130607,0,822119.story
Fuck the fetus worshipping bigot. see also http://www.democraticunderground.com/113720272
MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)His feelings are hurt.
Who with think of the poor fetuses?
BeyondGeography
(39,375 posts)Mr. David
(535 posts)His retirement would be a disaster.
Drale
(7,932 posts)the President doesn't care is Birk isn't there, but its Birks lost because now he doesn't get to meet the President or say that he was in parts of the White House most people will never get to see. Does he think the President is going to suddenly say "OMG Birk didn't come? I have to completely change my views on abortion!!"
lpbk2713
(42,760 posts)He has every right to his fugged up opinion.
sarisataka
(18,671 posts)his daughter went to the same dance class as mine. Both he and Adrianna are very nice people who care deeply about their children, making them a priority.
That said, I would rather talk politics with Chris Kluwe than the Birks.
DainBramaged
(39,191 posts)I bet his kids lead a charmed life under this asshole.
ellie
(6,929 posts)I was thinking about what to call this asshole and you nailed it!
Dick-swinging baby maker!
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)I see he's retired. Still can't stand 'em, though.
Iggo
(47,558 posts)Dreamer Tatum
(10,926 posts)Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Initech
(100,081 posts)Jesus would have hated these anti-woman fetus worshipers.
Archae
(46,337 posts)Refused to go to the Clinton White House because of Clinton being "immoral," but had sex with his 17-year old babysitter.
bluedigger
(17,086 posts)I may disagree with Birk, but he has every right to do what he is doing, and to explain his actions to the fans.
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)Something tells me that he won't be missed there.