In an anonymous poll of NFL players, 100% of the white players said they support Donald Trump. 92% of Black players opposed him. Race has EVERYTHING to do with what is happening in the NFL right now. Everything.https://twitter.com/ShaunKing/status/1000039075024441344 …
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Segregated leagues may not be a good answer and we agree the current situation isn't good so since most realistic paths lead to bad outcomes.. there will be disagreement in how this plays out..
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I'm not arguing that. but why pursue further divide? there's still at least some (likely many) of us typical white males who genuienly want a society that is united and embraces cultures equally. especially when it comes to law enforcement.
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When the institutions of power and influence (justice, law enforcement, NFL, executive branch, evangelical) have white males that are either quietly complicit or leading division for marginalized minorities then we see further divide as a better path then continued compliance
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I get that. I can't argue or be mad at that. It still makes my heart ache. I really thought by now in my life we'd have progressed further, together. but it feels like our country is a rapid regression.
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You and me both my friend.. I used to ask my grandparents about civil rights stuff and say that I'm not sure what I'd do in that situation.. and now I feel like I'm learning exactly how I would've responded ... Daily
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But what minority wants to or has tried to buy a franchise?
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Pill is from an old article. There are white players who oppose.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2777605-chris-long-rips-nfls-new-anthem-rules-this-is-not-patriotism …
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