Don Cherry, a well-known Canadian hockey commentator, was fired by Rogers Sportsnet after an anti-immigration rant broadcast during a Saturday game. On Tucker Carlson's Fox News show the day after the firing, Carlson called his critics 'fascists.'
After Cherry refused to apologize and after discussions with Rogers Sportsnet came to nil, he was fired.
"During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for," said a partial statement from Rogers."I know what I said and I meant it. Still do. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honor our fallen soldiers," Cherry told The Canadian Press."I did not say minorities, I did not say immigrants. If you watch 'Coach's Corner,' I did not say that. I said 'everybody.
"Irish, Scotch, anybody that's newcomers to Canada, and they should wear a poppy to honor our dead from the past, whether they're Scotch or Irish or English, or where they come from.""I can't do that after 38 years," he said. Hockey commentator Don Cherry was fired for making xenophobic remarks during a Saturday hockey game. While appearing on Tucker Carlson's Fox News program Tuesday, Carlson said that Cherry's detractors were 'fascists with no real feelings'.The Royal Canadian Legion, which raises money through the sale of poppies, said Cherry's"personal opinion was hurtful, divisive and in no way condoned by the Legion. We do remain appreciative of his passionate support for Veterans.
"We know many new Canadians understand and welcome the tradition of the red poppy and will continue to educate all citizens about the significance of this powerful symbol," the statement said.Don Cherry appears on Tucker Carlson and says he shouldâve used the word âeverybodyâ instead of âyou peopleâ because people are sensitive.
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