The Jack Phillip's--bake the cake--brand of the cancel culture comes to the NHL--WSJ: Ivan Provorov Went to a Hockey Game, and a Culture War Broke Out
Here is a money quote:
American pluralism is a glorious thing. Dedication to shared ideals and the commitment to living peacefully among compatriots of all colors and creeds can bring out the best in us. It unites people of all religions, national origins and other historical sources of division in defending our aspirations to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Yet that pluralism is in peril today, compelling me, an American Orthodox Jew, to defend Ivan Provorov, a Russian Orthodox Christian and professional hockey player. Mr. Provorov, a defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers, has come under fire for refusing to wear a “Pride Night” jersey bearing the rainbow flag or use a rainbow-taped hockey stick during warm-ups before the team’s game on Tuesday.
Mr. Provorov told reporters he declined to participate “to stay true to myself and my religion.” He added, “I respect everyone. I respect everybody’s choices.”
The compelled speech issue is currently before the Court in the 303 Creative case, a case we will cover this semester. This article is an excellent account of how the hockey media is trying to drive Provorov out of hockey (and even out of the country!). Exclusion in the name of inclusion strikes again.
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