From the NY Daily News:

Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is used to making a statement with his play on the ice. On Monday he made one in the political arena.

Over an ideological difference with President Obama and the current administration, Thomas skipped the White House ceremony to salute the Stanley Cup champion Bruins.

Thomas posted the following statement on his Facebook page at 6 p.m. ET:

“I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People.
 
This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government.
 
Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL.
 
This is the only public statement I will be making on this topic. TT”

 
Succinct, articulate and – unlike the angry blather from Left-wing celebrities – True!