""The other day I posted a photo with my thoughts on ICE and that photo has since gone everywhere, and I've gotten a ton of messages and most of them honestly have been supportive and encouraging... "But a lot of the messages have been awful, people telling me to kill myself, threatening me, wishing they'll get to see me blow my knee or break my neck during my event, calling me slurs... it's insane.""
""I think it's important to say what we feel, and stand up for what we believe in, and stand up to injustice,""
""The world is proud of you for speaking up for what's right, you all know you're doing the right thing and you're all absolute heroes for doing this, because it's a hard thing to do.""
Gus Kenworthy posted an image showing "F*** ICE" written in snow between his skis amid increased scrutiny of ICE after two fatal shootings. The post generated many supportive messages but also severe abuse, including death threats, slurs, and wishes for him to be injured during competition. Kenworthy said speaking up against injustice is important and stated one can love the United States while opposing the current administration, describing ICE as terrifying. Fellow athletes and public figures publicly praised his stance. Kenworthy is representing Team GB at his fourth Winter Olympics.
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