Drew did not need to apologize. He said what was on his mind; his opinion. Since when does anyone's opinion in America warrant punishment? Kapernick has scammed so many willing and weak minded folks into thinking that his motivation was anything other than for himself. Kap started with the racism scam as soon as he knew he was going to be dumped because he was nothing more than a mediocre player. Some of us followed it from the beginning and did not fall for his ploy.
Someone replied on here with a question when someone suggested that there were other means to further the BLM than desecrating the flag and National Anthem. If players REALLY need to express themselves on the playing field they could do it when they achieved a goal or even a successful pass completion if it is absolutely necessary.
This country was moving along very well and diversity was being taught at the police academy, and job quotas have been in place. Affirmative action has been used. Personally, I do not agree with any of the special treatment, but liberals do so I have compromised by allowing them to fail in their endeavors. A good black man recently said that as long as blacks demand special treatment and benefits, the whites will never respect them. He said if they want respect and equality, then they should obtain their education and work like everyone else to achieve that respect. I was raised to be color blind when it comes to race. Do not want to get into a political discussion but it seems to me that the leftist does not respect folks of color and insist on controlling them. As long as the gov. continues to control the purse strings either in welfare or education, the gov. controls the very lives of recipients. It may be easier for me to find commonality with those of color because I am from a multi-ethnicity family. I do not condone anyone wearing that chip on their shoulder, whether black or white. Do not suggest that I walk in their shoes when you do not know me. If a race cannot assimilate into the environment, they are destined to stay on the outside looking in. Asians, Jews, Irish, Italians and yes Latinos have assimilated into our culture. It's time for the rest to remove their chip and join us, not force us to coddle their demands. In the last few days, I have seen instances that have given me hope. Some of the demonstrators have confronted the radicals that were destroying and assaulting under the cover of the peaceful marchers.
Not trying to divert this thread to another subject but we have all seen the unfortunate death of Floyd on that video. We do not know the motive so I find it ludicrous for anyone to say it was racially motivated. Only two of the four suspected COPS were white. There is no excuse for four law enforcement officers to end up killing one person detained, but a lot of folks have been hurt either financially ruined, physically injured or even killed because some jumped to the conclusion that this was race related. EVERY police Dept. has investigations when a police officer uses force. Many require a "use of force" report and it is handed over to someone to investigate. More than 99% of law enforcement are good people doing a thankless job. When a movement to de-fund police is started and run with, it makes one wonder how anyone can be so stupid to suggest such an idea. If you shrink a police Dept. who do you think is going to get their protection? It's going to be the white neighborhoods and businesses that pay taxes. The poor communities with the most crime will get the least protection. That's a fact, and common sense.
Going back to the kneeling thing, who do you think is convinced by it? Most folks are insulted by the kneeling act. Do not presume to rationalize it by talking about praying and other far out ideas that you all use to justify the lack of patriotism that is being displayed blatantly by someone that started it to force his boss to keep him. Any former military member will tell you that he/she fought so that you all could have the freedom to desecrate the flag and the National Anthem. That does not make it right, and most patriots will agree. Yes, there are some that wish you to believe they are "liberal minded" and believe that you should be able to have freedom to have your tantrums. Insulting the majority of the population in this country does not achieve support for your agenda. I remember when demonstrators were ostracized when they burnt the flag or even when the flag was thrown on the ground. Do not start with comparing it with other actions. I have my opinion and I find it disrespectful to those of us that have served, some of us even in combat. I find it disrespectful to my deceased father that fought in WWII and I find it disrespectful to all those that came before that put their lives on the line, sacrificing for this country and the flag that flies as a reminder. If you have a pet grieve that is related to how harshly you have been treated at your million dollar job, do not try to get sympathy by insulting us. For those that allow others to walk on you and dictate how you should think and what your opinion should be, by ostracizing you for your opinion.....grow a couple (to put it in a way that some might understand). Do not apologize for being a good person with an opinion that may not conform to a few others. I see WHY Drew apologized, but I also do not believe it was necessary. I do respect him for it though. He knows that if his sponsors cut him, then he will not have the funding that he often donates for causes that help many unfortunates. I bet those that criticize him do not come close to the community service he accomplishes.
This is my opinion, and I do NOT apologize for it.
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