As has become abundantly clear, athletes only have a few places where they can be heard. On the playing field, or the court, is the biggest, as it is televised. During interviews is another.
I do not mind that they protest, I DO mind where they protest. I object that they FORCE their opinion in my face without my permission or acquiescence.
When they protest in this manner, I am not given equal time or exposure for my point of view on a national newscast.
This is their opinion only, and like all protest, there are two very valid sides to each.
Not discussed is, and we have all seen it in person, or on TV, people of all colors, behaving in an unacceptable manner when dealing with Police. They have killed police, attacked their vehicles while trying to get to them, Ignored their orders/instructions, the list goes on and on. This is certainly not all the time, but a cop only has one chance to save his life, but a trouble maker has many opportunities to hurt a cop.
Its about respect for the law, and the police.
My wife gave her son some great advice. When dealing with the police, be respectful, even when you feel wronged, follow instructions, and when its all done, you can pursue the matter after the incident with the police or an attorney. At the traffic stop is the wrong time to protest, be belligerent, or to be physical. When you do that, the cop will defend himself/herself, and surely with the option of deadly force.
There is a time and place for peaceful protest. There is a time and method in the courts to address wrongs. But there is no time when you die, or kill to make your point made.
“This is their opinion only, and like all protest, there are two very valid sides to each.”
No, there aren’t. There is absolutely no validity to the BLM, “all white devils are racist” side. They have no grounds to “protest,” and every time they do, they assert a slanderous lie.
This is not acceptable conduct. It is not protected by the First Amendment, as it is morally indistinguishable from shouting “fire” in a crowded theater.
We didn’t make them our enemies; they made us their enemies, without our participation or consent. Any way you look at it, though, they are now enemies of the Constitution.