Don Cherry was a professional hockey player and coach. He's now 85 years old and since 1981 he's been a hockey commentator on CBC Hockey Night in Canada. This show is watched by many young hockey players and their families. He will praise or criticize players and coaches. I've never been a huge fan of Don Cherry, but he certainly knows the hockey game and has some interesting rants. Tonight I was disgusted with his comments. This has nothing to do with hockey. His racist rant on a prime time hockey game broadcast Canada wide is unbelievable. So many kids watch these games. Here is an article discussing what he said tonight on national TV!
Hockey Night in Canada's Don Cherry is under the microscope yet again after he sparked another controversy with questionable comments — and these ones aren't even directed toward players.
On Saturday's "Coach's Corner" segment, Cherry discussed poppies, the official symbol of remembrance for Canadian veterans and those who served during times of war. The poppy is usually worn in the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11.
While discussing the topic, and how he believes not many are being worn, Cherry called out immigrants for not buying poppies or wearing them. These remarks put in motion yet another controversial night for the longtime TV personality.
"You people love, they come here, whatever it is, you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey. The least you could pay [is] a couple of bucks for a poppy or something like that," Cherry said on the segment. "These guys pay for your way of life that you enjoy in Canada. These guys pay the biggest price."
We should not tolerate this despicable behaviour! The CBC needs to replace him!
