He’s a Golden State native, but that doesn’t mean Aaron Rodgers is a fan of the way California currently works. In fact, the Packers signal seeker thinks California is “going to be crap”.
In a preview of his upcoming appearance on Bill Maher’s podcast club randomAccording to SFGate’s report, Rogers laments the current state of his hometown, but says he hasn’t given up yet.
“The state is in a mess, but I persevere,” Rogers said of California.
Aaron Rodgers of the #12 Green Bay Packers attends a preseason warm-up against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (David Yulitt/Getty Images)
Rogers specifically targeted the state’s COVID policy, which he says is disrupting small businesses in his small town.
“I grew up in a small town in Chico, California, with little to do, but all small businesses? F*ck* not anymore” he said.
The future Hall of Famer did not limit his criticism to the influence of laws and policies that had already been enacted. It also focused on legislation recently passed by the California State Senate AB 2098, which aims to punish healthcare workers for “spreading misinformation” about the coronavirus.
Consistent with his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, Rogers also advocated for citizens’ ability to make their own medical decisions without government authority.
Governor Gavin Newsom listens to a press conference Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, California. (via Jane Tiska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times, Getty Images)
“I think a lot of people believe you have to make your own medical decisions,” Rogers said. “My thing is, I have a problem with hypocrisy in society in general, and I know you do, but abortion was a hot topic, right? And back to Roe v. Wade and the states in particular, and stuff. I don’t believe the government should have any control over what we do with our bodies.
“As much as I want to protect life, I don’t want the government to tell me I can’t smoke, drink alcohol, make my own medical decisions. And if I were a girl, don’t tell me what to do. For example, who cares if I agree with what you decide to do? And the government should not have a solution that violates my personal freedoms.”
Rodgers will kick off his 17th NFL season Sunday afternoon when he and the Packers beat the Vikings in Minnesota.
Source: Breitbart
