Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Suns Take A Stand

The Phoenix Suns plan to wear their orange "Los Suns" jerseys tonight in Game 2 of the Western Conference NBA semifinals in part to express opposition to the new Arizona immigration law. We could not agree more.

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"It's two-fold," Suns General Manager Steve Kerr said of the gesture. "One, it is Cinco de Mayo. And, two, it is a political statement. We felt the law, however well intended, was not right."

Forward-center Amar'e Stoudemire said it was great to "let the Latin community know we're behind them 100 percent,

Here’s to the Suns and an owner and league not afraid to take a position they feel is right.

Note: Cross posted from nutzworld.com.

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