Our President spoke out against the “take the knee” movement in football. I agree this is showing great disrespect for this country and its people. Football, to many, is a great sport. But that is what it is—a sport people like to watch to escape the harsh realities of life. Instead it has become a slap in the face to these people.
Whiny crybaby millionaire athletes have over the sport to spout garbage about this country-the same country that allowed them to succeed in their chose career. They say that America is oppressive. How oppressive did they think it was when they were taking the hard earned money from the fans that enjoyed watching them play. Were they oppressed when they were on the field throwing that ball and patting each other's butts?
Commissioner Roger Goodell stated in response to President Trump, “the NFL and our players are at our best when we help create a sense of unity in our country and our culture. Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players” To you Mr. Goodell, I say this. Your words and the actions of your players demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for this great country and its people.
When I was young, kids looked up to “stars” be it movie stars or athletes. We used them as role models and wanted to be like them. You had a great platform for turning young lives around in communities that have kids living in poverty no matter the color of their skin. Your success could have let them know they could rise above their circumstances because this great country allows even the poorest kids to work hard and succeed. Instead, by your actions, you are taking that incentive away and telling them that there is no hope. They will never rise above and succeed because of their skin color.
This is what is so sad about this whole 'take a knee movement'. You are depriving our youth of the same opportunities you had. YOU are, in essence, oppressing the very people you proclaim to help. It is YOU, not the President, not our flag, and certainly not our National Anthem!
As always, agree or not. That is your right just as I have a right to my opinion. God bless you all.+
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