I feel that it is in the athlete's best interest to not vocalize any political stance. It is not a matter of the athlete knowing what he/she is talking about but more or less the controversies that exist due to the opinion. This is exactly all it is, an opinion. I think that athletes can say what they want but it should be done in a critical and thought out way. For example, If I was a famous athlete and made a comment about a political figure than I would either be criticized or loved for this, from the sports fans. I am not famous but I do have my own opinion in which I can say whatever I choose to but who cares? I think the voice of athletes need to be respectful and well stated in order to keep the public content and happy. An athlete's fans take their actions, voice and stance very serious in which they need to choose their words carefully. I am not saying they can not say anything controversial but if so than do it and know that it may be detrimental to his/her career. Overall I do think that their opinions are watched and believed by our society which can describe the fact that my opinion is not as prized.