Steelers' Mendenhall responds to critics of Twitter comments
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Rashard Mendenhall wrote what he titled a "clarification" of his Monday comments on Twitter about Osama bin Laden and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He writes that he does not support bin Laden.
Mendenhall cites his religious beliefs in his blog for questioning why people celebrated the death of bin Laden. However, he did not mention in his blog the other comment on Twitter than enraged many people: "We'll never know what really happened. I just have a hard time believing a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition style"
Here is what he wrote:
I appreciate those of you who have decided to read this letter and attain a greater understanding of my recent twitter posts. I see how they have gotten misconstrued, and wanted to use this outlet as a way to clear up all things that do not truthfully represent myself, what I stand for personally, and any organization that I am a part of.
First, I want people to understand that I am not in support of Bin Laden, or against the USA. I understand how devastating 9/11 was to this country and to the people whose families were affected. Not just in the US, but families all over the world who had relatives in the World Trade Centers. My heart goes out to the troops who fight for our freedoms everyday, not being certain if they will have the opportunity to return home, and the families who watch their loved ones bravely go off to war. Last year, I was grateful enough to have the opportunity to travel over seas and participate in a football camp put on for the children of US troops stationed in Germany. It was a special experience. These events have had a significant impact in my life.
"What kind of person celebrates death? It's amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We've only heard one side ..."
First Published May 4, 2011 1:09 pm
