Don Cherry has been fired from Hockey Night in Canada by Sportsnet for comments made on November 9th broadcast of Coach's Corner in support of Canada's Military and the wearing of Poppies on Remembrance Day.
The Coach was speaking about how in his observations Rural Ontario seems to embrace the tradition of Poppy wearing more than Mississauga and downtown Toronto.
“You people … you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or something like that."
“These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.”
I do not believe his choice of words "You people" were directed at immigrants but rather at anyone who ignores the importance of the sacrifices made by our fallen so we all can have the freedoms we enjoy. I know Don should sometimes choose his words more wisely, but I can vouch from personal experience that he is far from a racist. The passion in his heart often gets ahead of his words, and supporting our Military is as big a passion to him as supporting Canadian Hockey.
Well I stand with Don!
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November 12, 2019
I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the Sportsnet executive office to demand a review of the decision. We are also identifying independent media contacts to ensure this perspective on the firing is presented alongside the public narrative.
November 12, 2019
The scale of this response confirms the need for a formal follow up with Sportsnet leadership. I am currently drafting a letter outlining the concerns raised by the signatories to ensure our position is clearly documented.
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2019
68 Comments
I agree with Don. Too few people (of ALL nationalities in Canada) seem to no longer wear poppies anymore, particularly in larger cities.
"you people" is a term I heard all my life (i'm 60) .. imagine my surprise to find out now it's racism.. BS. Don did nothing wrong.
I moved to Saskatchewan from Kansas 5yrs ago and I wear a poppy and participate in the Remembrance day ceremony every year. I don't believe what he said was racist!
When I read his comments, I thought he was talking to me. I’m a white Canadian born male and I felt shame that I had not purchased a poppy this year. Speak on Mr. Cherry.
Don stands for veteran rights always, and he's given an the choice to quit or be fired on remembrance day? That so disrespectful, rude, and ignorant.
Should not have been fired for expressing his opinion! Free speech!
I find nothing wrong with what don cherry said Bring don back
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Don Cherry has been fired from Hockey Night in Canada by Sportsnet for comments made on November 9th broadcast of Coach's Corner in support of Canada's Military and the wearing of Poppies on Remembrance Day.
The Coach was speaking about how in his observations Rural Ontario seems to embrace the tradition of Poppy wearing more than Mississauga and downtown Toronto.
“You people … you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or something like that."
“These guys paid for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada, these guys paid the biggest price.”
I do not believe his choice of words "You people" were directed at immigrants but rather at anyone who ignores the importance of the sacrifices made by our fallen so we all can have the freedoms we enjoy. I know Don should sometimes choose his words more wisely, but I can vouch from personal experience that he is far from a racist. The passion in his heart often gets ahead of his words, and supporting our Military is as big a passion to him as supporting Canadian Hockey.
Well I stand with Don!
If you agree please add your name to this petition.
Updates
November 12, 2019
I am currently finalizing a formal letter to the Sportsnet executive office to demand a review of the decision. We are also identifying independent media contacts to ensure this perspective on the firing is presented alongside the public narrative.
November 12, 2019
The scale of this response confirms the need for a formal follow up with Sportsnet leadership. I am currently drafting a letter outlining the concerns raised by the signatories to ensure our position is clearly documented.
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2019
68 Comments
What a disgrace to Sportsnet and to fire a man who always speaks his mind. This is nothing new. There are bigger issues in this world and to fire and make this a big outrage, especially on REMEMBRANCE DAY when we are to honour our vets....who fought for our freedom and our freedom of speech. Disgusting.
I agree with Don. Too few people (of ALL nationalities in Canada) seem to no longer wear poppies anymore, particularly in larger cities.
"you people" is a term I heard all my life (i'm 60) .. imagine my surprise to find out now it's racism.. BS. Don did nothing wrong.
I moved to Saskatchewan from Kansas 5yrs ago and I wear a poppy and participate in the Remembrance day ceremony every year. I don't believe what he said was racist!
When I read his comments, I thought he was talking to me. I’m a white Canadian born male and I felt shame that I had not purchased a poppy this year. Speak on Mr. Cherry.
Don stands for veteran rights always, and he's given an the choice to quit or be fired on remembrance day? That so disrespectful, rude, and ignorant.
Should not have been fired for expressing his opinion! Free speech!
I find nothing wrong with what don cherry said Bring don back
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What a disgrace to Sportsnet and to fire a man who always speaks his mind. This is nothing new. There are bigger issues in this world and to fire and make this a big outrage, especially on REMEMBRANCE DAY when we are to honour our vets....who fought for our freedom and our freedom of speech. Disgusting.