I'll let that go through to the keeper.
Of course it is about freedom of speech; in order to make a living, he has to keep quiet about certain politically incorrect subjects. His freedom of speech has been taken away.
LOL. He has chosen three times (two in Australia and now one in Europe) to forego his freedom of speech on particular issues in order to sign a contract. That's his decision, freely made.
Signing contracts for high profile positions, such as sports, has conditions including what you say and how you behave. If you consider that unreasonable and, more to the point, un principled, you should sign the contract.
The Daily Telegraph report includes this para: Folau has vowed to not publicly express his sincerely held religious views, saying his “intention is not to hurt anyone”. Who is he not to hurt? Why Rugby players, of course. What sooks Rugby players have become, for all their tatts! “Boo, hoo, Israel is saying nasty things about me. Make him stop, or I’ll have a hissy fit.” Rugby players used to be made of steelier stuff.
I guess this is an implied criticism of Folau for allowing himself to be subject to this. And he has to forego his strongly held principles to 'make a living'. Boo hoo, Folau, eh?
And in passing, when I hear of Pride Days and Pride Marches, I can’t help wondering what the participants have to be proud about.
I'm sure you can't.
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