Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk boycotts White House visit

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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 Obama’s 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 NFL’s 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]

1. Poor fellah, Matt

His feelings are hurt.

Who with think of the poor fetuses?

[BeyondGeography]

2. Seeems he angers easily

[Mr. David]

3. May Birk be cursed forever and ever.

His retirement would be a disaster.

[Drale]

4. How is it a boycott?

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]

5. Positioning for a color commentator spot on Faux Sports?

He has every right to his fugged up opinion.

[sarisataka]

6. Back when Birk was with the Vikings

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]

7. Another dick-swinging baby maker spews shit

I bet his kids lead a charmed life under this asshole.

[ellie]

16. I love it!

I was thinking about what to call this asshole and you nailed it!

Dick-swinging baby maker!

[KamaAina]

8. self-delete

I see he's retired. Still can't stand 'em, though.

[Iggo]

9. Fuck Matt Birk.

[Dreamer Tatum]

10. Why would anyone care what he thinks? nt

[Cali_Democrat]

11. Ya...I'm sure Obama will cry himself to sleep over this

[WinkyDink]

12. "Matt Birk stands by his convictions." I'd rather this than a hypocrite or excuse-maker.

[Initech]

13. Another self righteous "pro lifer" who thinks Planned Parenthood is a drive through abortion clinic.

Jesus would have hated these anti-woman fetus worshipers.

[Archae]

14. Reminds me of former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura...

Refused to go to the Clinton White House because of Clinton being "immoral," but had sex with his 17-year old babysitter.

[bluedigger]

15. So what's the big deal?

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]

17. His loss.

Something tells me that he won't be missed there.