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Spieth not 'educated enough' to talk about Special Olympic funding cuts

Erikson August 11, 2019
Spieth not 'educated enough' to talk about Special Olympic funding cuts

AUSTIN, Texas As a general rule PGA Tour players try to avoid getting embroiled in political debates but on this particular issue Jordan Spieth is in a difficult position.Spieths mother, Christine, posted multiple tweets this week following news that the federal government has proposed ending a $17.6 million grant to the Special Olympics as part of large cuts proposed by Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.This is HORRIBLE!!! Christine Spieth tweeted. She added in a separate tweet, Has [DeVos] EVER witnessed a Special Olympics ceremony?? It is a humbling experience that only those who have witnessed will EVER understand!!Spieths sister, Ellie, competed in the 2018 Special Olympics and The Jordan Spieth Foundation has donated funds to the Special Olympics.
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Asked about his mothers tweets on Thursday following his 3-and-2 victory over Kevin Na, Spieth echoed his comments from Wednesday, I haven't been on Twitter in about a year.Spieth also said he hasnt seen or spoken to his mother about the issue and added, I don't think I'm educated enough on it yet to have a point.Although the budget cuts that would impact the Special Olympics, which were overridden by President Donald Trump on Thursday, have become a polarizing issue there was at least one Tour player willing to speak out.Cameron Champ, whose sister Madison has also competed in the Special Olympics in Sacramento (Calif.) County, tweeted on Thursday, The (Special Olympics) is one of the purest examples of how sport can bring us all together regardless of our abilities. The joy that it brings to families and communities cant be beat. He added in another tweet, Ive seen the power of the Special Olympics firsthand.


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