Harrison, "They better be in a wheelchair"

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(08-14-2017, 04:20 PM)Millhouse Wrote: I look at standing for the flag or anthem as a way to believe that there is going to be a brighter future than what there is today. The history of our government and country has always evolved towards a better future for all, even though there were eras it took much longer for it to happen.

Yes a person has the right to kneel or burn the flag. And by doing so I see someone that doesnt believe that there will be a better future. I know in their minds that may not be the case, as they are living in the moment with the dark history of racism seeded in their thoughts.

Anyways my point is if they all stood in and let it be known that they are standing in the belief of a brighter future, wouldn't that send a stronger & more positive message? I just dont see how kneeling sends a positive message, but thats my opinion.

I think people do things "out of the ordinary" to draw attention to whatever it is they want attention drawn to.

Kaepernick, for example, could have just held a press conference and said he has a real issue with what he perceives is police brutality toward minorities.

It may have had the same overall effect.  People would still say he is bringing "politics into football".  

But would they say he hates America?  Yeah, they'd probably say that too.  

In the end he made a choice on how to get that attention to his cause.  And I think he too wants a brighter future, and hopes there is one, but he wants to talk about the now and how we will get to the future too.