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Jeff Lebowski · 07-02-2008, 03:26 PM

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.

MikeWaters · 07-02-2008, 03:32 PM

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.

Venkman · 07-02-2008, 03:42 PM

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.

Venkman · 07-02-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

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.

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!"

07-02-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	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. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

07-02-2008, 03:42 PM	#3
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	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. __________________ WWPD?

07-02-2008, 03:32 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	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.