Every New England Patriots and Tom Brady fan that I know, and there are many of them, both liberals and conservatives, were unhappy with Brady's decision not to attend the White house event recognizing the Patriots as 2015 Super Bowl Champions.
We understand that Tom Brady is a political conservative, and that's fine. But he is also the Patriots leader, the face of the NFL and a hero to many people, especially young people, all issues that transcend politics.
His absence was an insult to the president, the presidency, the NFL, the fans, teammates, coaches and the Patriots organization. If the overwhelming criticism of Tom Brady that I have heard is indicative of a general feeling, he has diminished himself in the eyes of huge numbers of football fans.
In fairness, he may have a legitimate excuse for not attending. The one given to date, that he had a family commitment, sounds unconvincing. Brady could go a long way toward rehabilitating his newly earned reputation for insensitivity by providing a rational for his failure to attend the White House function. Until then, the feelings about his neglectful and seemingly arrogant behavior will remain unchanged.
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