CAMELOT FANTASIES

Well, at least through this referendum, we got to see the true nature of many English fans. At least Andy's tweet wasn't about stabbing English people on the street or wishing them to die along with rest of the 16 children during the Dunblane massacre. He simply openly sided with his country Scotland. Since when that's a crime? Why was even there a referendum if one is not allowed to give his opinion about his own country and if they did, they would be subjected to violent backlash as a result? Is that what you are now calling it 'freedom of speech'? Has it come down to that now?

A lot think Andy should have kept his opinion to himself. I completely disagree. He's not a politician nor is he a diplomat. He most definitely wanted to let people know how he felt about the whole thing and I am sure he was aware of the the possible outcome as well since there was only 'yes' or 'no' vote resulting either way. Surely one would factor that in too? Did he do it on impulse? How can you be sure?   

If anything, it only shows, Andy has made a conscious choice and he let rest of the world know. That's all. Does Andy need the so called English supporters? Not at all. Why should he? Tennis players are loved Universally. Once you become successful you will have no shortage of fans. Tennis is an individual sport after all. Andy did not take up tennis thinking he'd serve his country this way. Obviously he was good at it and rest followed by default. It was his love for tennis that has brought him this far and nothing else. Winning a Slam especially Wimbledon is every tennis player's dream - not just Andy's. Do the English not know this? If Scotland was not a part of GB, do you not think Andy would have still thrived to win Wimbledon? Do you see it otherwise? Well, then, you are quite delusional and should stop watching tennis immediately because you are watching or rather supporting it for the wrong reason there is.

But the English are quite possessive in nature, aren't they. And their support comes with all sorts of conditions, don't they. And it's even more notable how ugly it gets when they don't get what they want. Does Andy need to associate himself with this sort of bunch who act so childishly and violently? Not in million years.

Anyway, judging by all that I had to read the last few days, I am quite sure we haven't evolved much consciously or as human species, espeically when you find out that people are still reserving their support based on the geographical boundary they live in. This means they are not capable of supporting anyone (forget love) if they don't fall into certain and preferred criteria.

If we ever overcome this sort of primitive notion is only when we will see real freedom. It's just a pity that it took us about a whopping 14 billion years just to come this tiny far. Perhaps another 14 billion years will get us to somewhat decent place. I am not hopeful. As Einstein would say, "Two things are infinite: the Universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the Universe."

I couldn't agree more. It's rather petty and childish. What was he supposed to do, denounce Scotland? It was a no-win situation, but Andy is a thoughtful person and nobody's push-around. I'm glad he stated his opinion. It was his to express. Good on him.