09-29-2017, 09:23 AM
(09-29-2017, 09:10 AM)Hoofhearted Wrote: Fellow vet here. I love what they're doing. People have to understand that good is coming out of this. I have heard of many examples of players reaching out to the local community to see how they can help. Also heard some of them are opening up discussions with some local police and government officials. Good things are happening, and I gotta say I admire the actions a lot of them are taking. Some people need to take a step back and gather some perspective on the matter. Nobody is hurting anyone. The flag is made of cotton or polyester and easily replaced. We seem to treat that with more respect than people, which I totally don't understand. Theirs thousands and thousands of people dying because of pills, drugs, and many other ways but when someone kneels during the anthem, RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE! I just wish those that cared as much for the integrity of flag would be same for every human being out there. This world would be a much better place.
That is my issue with the whole ordeal. When one begins to respect a symbol more than the values the symbol represents its called idolatry.
As many other wise posters have said, there are things done behind the guise of the flag and "patriotism" that flies in the very face of our American values, and no one seems to care.
On top of that just read the flag code. "Patriots" literally break it all the time.
Also I read an interesting bit and I don't remember the exact numbers but it had to do with MLK. While he was alive some 60-70% of Americans looked at him unfavorably. Today, over 90% look upon him as favorable. When people do things to bring social awareness to an uncomfortable issue, especially with a controversial medium, that is going to cause a lot of push back. At this point the discussion needs to keep happening and real dialogue needs opened up. I think once that happens, and when this is looked back upon, it will be done so in a favorable way.
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