NBC's decision to edit the word "God" from the Pledge of Allegiance during last weekend's coverage of the U.S. Open golf tournament has teed off Wadsworth GOP Rep. Jim Renacci, who is asking the U.S. Golf Association to reconsider its relationship with the television network."When we silence the name of God, we dim the light of freedom that defines us," Renacci says in a letter he wrote today to association Executive Director Mike Davis. "That is why this matters."
"Although I was pleased to see that NBC has apologized for its role in this unfortunate incident, as an avid fan of the sport and as an American, I would ask that USGA consider reviewing its relationship with NBC in advance of any future events," his letter continues. "Should the USGA decide to partner with NBC again in the future, I would hope that the USGA remain mindful of its role in controlling creative content and work to ensure that an incident as troubling as this one is not repeated in the future."
Golf Digest magazine recently ranked Renacci as one of the best golfers among Washington, D.C. political operatives -- tied for 39th place. House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohioan who played golf with President Obama last weekend, was ranked 43rd.
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Renacci is a multi-millionaire owner of nursing homes and Harley dealerships. Here's a link to his Wikipedia profile. At Renacci's own website he calls himself, "a proven job creator." Just goes to show, don't diss the Creator. ADSENSE HERE