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I heard some athletes say they had a right to express their opinions. Yes they certainly do. Then they use their sport as a political tool. They complain they are not just here to provide entertainment. Yes, you are! In the context of why I tune in to watch a game that's exactly why I'm watching. I don't want to see a protest, I don't support many aspects of what you are supporting and I didn't tune in to watch it. If you would like to express your opinions, please do it by all means but pick a forum that is appropriate. Prior to a game, after a game have a ralley and donate your time and efforts to organize and speak out on your stance. Please don't do it during a game, immediately prior to a game during the National Anthem, don't wear BLM shirts during the games and post banners for that purpose. The reason being I don't support that organization, it's organized by confessed Marxist and that is antagonistic to a large part of americans.
You condemn the very country that gives you the right to speak out, to protest, to achieve your dream of playing major league ball and yet you appear to spit in its face. I haven't seen any of the big names in sport condemning the violence and looting in Americas large cities, so your silence is taken as support.
I have a suggestion:
Prior to the game come out gather at a point on the filed, home plate, 50 yard line, center court, what ever feels right and wear your shirts, kneel in prayer for the changes you hope to achieve, have a moment of silence. Ask anyone who would to show a sign of support, kneeling, standing, something to show support but don't insist and don't condemn those that have alternative ideas. After a few moments go to the sidelines and have the traditional national anthem with hands over your hearts and show both sides of being an American. Loyalty and patriotism and the right to assemble and show your concerns.
Then play the game and concentrate on the game. I'd prefer you'd not wear BLM shirts or other signs of protest at that point. After the game, do what millions of college and hight school players do after a game. Shake hands and then ask anyone who would like to show support gather at a spot on the field or court and again take a knee and pray for change and peace.
Maybe that's not enough for you but I would bet you would get much better results for your cause and you would see more people in support.
You condemn the very country that gives you the right to speak out, to protest, to achieve your dream of playing major league ball and yet you appear to spit in its face. I haven't seen any of the big names in sport condemning the violence and looting in Americas large cities, so your silence is taken as support.
I have a suggestion:
Prior to the game come out gather at a point on the filed, home plate, 50 yard line, center court, what ever feels right and wear your shirts, kneel in prayer for the changes you hope to achieve, have a moment of silence. Ask anyone who would to show a sign of support, kneeling, standing, something to show support but don't insist and don't condemn those that have alternative ideas. After a few moments go to the sidelines and have the traditional national anthem with hands over your hearts and show both sides of being an American. Loyalty and patriotism and the right to assemble and show your concerns.
Then play the game and concentrate on the game. I'd prefer you'd not wear BLM shirts or other signs of protest at that point. After the game, do what millions of college and hight school players do after a game. Shake hands and then ask anyone who would like to show support gather at a spot on the field or court and again take a knee and pray for change and peace.
Maybe that's not enough for you but I would bet you would get much better results for your cause and you would see more people in support.
