Hey Twitter! Fun fact about me: I've never hunted in my life! Why? I'm an Olympic sport shooter! My glory comes in precision and perfection.
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Amanda Furrer (@Amanda_Furrer) August 02, 2012
Furrer posted that tweet just after anti-hunting activists began their vicious attacks on Corey Cogdell — a story brought to you exclusively by Twitchy.
Since the controversy began, Furrer has not tweeted a single word in support of Cogdell.
Fortunately, many Americans have stepped up to the plate to voice their support for a U.S. Olympic shooter facing unhinged death wishes.
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Previous Twitchy coverage:
Corey Cogdell receives outpouring of support after being threatened by anti-hunting mob
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Update: Furrer has deleted the tweet featured at the top of this post and stated unequivocally that she stands by Cogdell:
I am in full support of my teammates and their decisions to participate in the hunting sports. Prior comments on hunting from me were in…—
Amanda Furrer (@Amanda_Furrer) August 08, 2012
…response to threatening messages I received from people ignorant to facts. I am very close with my teammates and stand by them.—
Amanda Furrer (@Amanda_Furrer) August 08, 2012
It sounds like Furrer may have received threatening messages from anti-hunting activists. We have asked her for clarification and will update if/when we hear back.
Confirmed:
@TwitchyTeam that is correct. My previous statement was misconstrued and taken out of context of the situation I was put in.—
Amanda Furrer (@Amanda_Furrer) August 08, 2012
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Update: Gold medal winner Kim Rhode, who was sharing a root beer with Cogdell this afternoon, retweeted Furrer’s supportive tweets.
