[News] Brandon Univ. issues statement condemning honorary doctorate recipient Theo Fleury

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Funkhouser

Actions have consequences, even if those actions are just verbal in nature. Keeping opinions accountable is a good thing. And it seems disingenuous (or more likely purposefully ignorant) to just describe extreme opinions as 'unpopular' when they clearly cause damage to our society.

Well, most of the time it’s not clear

What’s bad for you, may be good for others and vice versa

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Well, most of the time it’s not clear



What’s bad for you, may be good for others and vice versa

What's that? I am eager to hear how you spin Fleury's Twitter nonsense into something that is "good for others."

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[CalgaryFan1988]

Like previously mentioned, while I'm not saying that Fleury suffers from a mental health condition, sadly with technology at everyone's finger tips those who do suffer from a mental health condition are easily exposed (as easily as my poor grammar).

[GhostCookie]

Originally Posted by Yamer

I agree with all that. What becomes complicated is how I feel about Theoren Fleury. It's a tangled web of nostalgia and empathy weighed against disappointment, disgust, and social responsibility.

Ditto.

Theo was my hockey hero growing up. And I understood that there was a lot more to the story as he unraveled through the end of his career. I really found I lost respect for the person when his comeback tour ended, and he complained about not being signed to keep playing. I took my son to those preseason games and it was an absolute hoot to see him out there, but there was no question that he really couldn't keep up. His subsequent tantrum about not making the team left a sour taste in my mouth, and reeked of entitlement.

And I think the proof is all around us these days at how dangerous misinformation can be.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Yamer

I agree with all that. What becomes complicated is how I feel about Theoren Fleury. It's a tangled web of nostalgia and empathy weighed against disappointment, disgust, and social responsibility.

Well said. No one is saying that there’s anything complicated about his behavior now and the recklessness of his words.

If anyone has had a friend or family member do something blatantly wrong or dangerous, they understand the tangled feelings that you just described very well.