I think you’re missing one important thing about the NHL and Pro sports in general, it’s never been about the game. It’s entertainment to make money, that’s all it’s ever been. There is no “purity” or “for the love of the gave” just business.
Those are two different types of political, one is about government policy, and the other is about drama in some group. I’m saying that if there are rules to what kinds of speech are allowed, then the choice of what types of speech is allowed becomes political. So if they allow pink for breast cancer awareness but not rainbows for LGBT awareness, we end up with this type of conflict.
It’s better to just not allow expression like that during games.
it’s never been about the game. It’s entertainment to make money
True, but it’s entertainment where the game is front and center. It’s not like comedy where I’m there specifically for the jokes and social commentary. I’m there to watch the game and my favorite players perform, not see/hear their political, social, religious, etc views. If I want that, I can watch interviews with them, read books by/about them, or engage with whatever charities/causes they endorse.
Is it political or not chief lol?
I think you’re missing one important thing about the NHL and Pro sports in general, it’s never been about the game. It’s entertainment to make money, that’s all it’s ever been. There is no “purity” or “for the love of the gave” just business.
Those are two different types of political, one is about government policy, and the other is about drama in some group. I’m saying that if there are rules to what kinds of speech are allowed, then the choice of what types of speech is allowed becomes political. So if they allow pink for breast cancer awareness but not rainbows for LGBT awareness, we end up with this type of conflict.
It’s better to just not allow expression like that during games.
True, but it’s entertainment where the game is front and center. It’s not like comedy where I’m there specifically for the jokes and social commentary. I’m there to watch the game and my favorite players perform, not see/hear their political, social, religious, etc views. If I want that, I can watch interviews with them, read books by/about them, or engage with whatever charities/causes they endorse.