I know a little something about racial inequality. I am an older (yet extremely immature per my wife) caucasian man of German-Italian descent, although I favor the Italian side more because I am dark skinned. Working outside in the sun, as an electrician, I tend to get very dark and I have even joked with many of my African-American friends by placing my forearm to theirs and saying I'm catching you.
I had to learn how to fight at an early age being brought up in Baltimore City, hearing it all, guini, wop, deago, greaseball. Needless to say, I was a resentful kid growing up, as there were and still are a lot of animals in this city. Through adulthood and changing times, I have lost most of that resentment. I will always respect any man until they give me a reason not to.
I am also a devout patriot. I love my country, it's flag and all it stands for, as I would gladly put my life on the line to protect it along with my family and friends.
With that said, I don't respect all that he did but Kaep's original protest to racial inequality I agree with and supported along with his co-players support. Although, here a year later, that message has been lost to some extent. Of course it was reignited this past week with Trump virtually begging for it. I had no problem with the players protesting Trump on a large scale. He deserved every bit of it with his comments.
At this time, I feel the players have made there point and hope they find other avenues to continue voicing their inequality protest. Certainly, it needs to continue to be addressed until it is abolished in this country but, there is no need to drag it on any further as is during the anthem and it's time for them to move on, as some fans are already building resentment to it. I don't want to see the best sport in the country damaged any further and become separated by the race card.
In addition, I particularly would hate to see the kneeling continue here in Baltimore. As this is the birthplace of the national anthem honoring the men that gave their lives to protect Baltimore Harbor from the English at our own Fort McHenry. Protecting the rights we all enjoy and take for granted today.
