Racial Divides, I hear this language and phrase used a lot in America, by both sides black and white, and I tire of some of the bullshitt hat comes out about it all. Racial divides are not just wrong they are stupid and i will tell you why here and now.
Your skin color doesn’t make you better or worse then the other skin color and it shouldn’t period. We are all human beings, who want respect and dignity for ourselves. The truth is we are all flesh and blood, we bleed red when cut, we die when shot, we laughed when happen and we fear the same stuff. Lets face it America is a pot of different colors, races, creeds and backgrounds and that is how it has always been. I listened to and watched the conversations on CNN about race, the national anthem,American pride and saw Spike Lee on air. I want to say this to you Spike Lee, and please listen first before you rattle off and get all upset. The American people fought their war to free the slave way back now under a real President in LIncoln and all men are equal in America period, do you hear me. We have come a long way from the days of the slaves being brought here and owned and used. I know that the caucasian race in America is responsible for bringing African Americans here against their will and that it was just plain wrong. I also know, that we fought our Civil War not just over freeing the slaves, but over other political differences between the North and South also. I know and understand the history of America very well sir, and I think I will leave you with this message. I care not if your caucasian, african american,oriental, or hispanic, if you live in America and enjoy the constitutional freedoms and rights in the Constitution and the Boll of Rights then you should honor the Americans who died to get us here and the color of your skin has not a thing to do with it. All Americans regardless of color or race or creed, fought to make America and then includes in it’s Revolutionary Days, it’ Civil War both World Wars and so much more. all have the same rights. Yet when we talk kneeling for the National Anthem at FootBall Games , Baseball Games or any other sports platform or event, we are talking about honoring those who died to get us here today. We are not talking about one Quarterback in the NFL without a job anymore here, we are talking about national pride and respect and unity in America. We are talking about, a protest that has actually gone far too far and should stop, and not continue, not just because Trump says so, but because you are destroying the national pride and unity of the country over the job of one Quarterback in the NFL. That’s why it should stop and people should stop and think before they play a national sport on a national stage in America about those who sacrificed to let them do so. As to Colin Kapernick and his protesting the way he did and those who have done so since, I believe a single protest is one thing , making a statement is one thing carrying it to a point where it becomes disturbing not only to NFL customers and fans but to the general public as a whole is too much. Look, I believe in equality for all and always have and always will, ever since I was a child and a nice woman who happened to be a an african american I lived next to in the projects I was raised in, helped a little caucasian boy overcome a bee sting. I went to Elementary school and high school with all races and colors and never once had a problem. I served my country for 16 years in three different branches of service, Mr/ Lee, and let me tell you in the middle of battle or in the middle of a war zone or mission or purpose protecting and defending America the color of skin never comes up as an issue, You know why Sir, because we are all Americans, we are all together to defend and protect the country and flag and nation we believe in. Before all of this issue came up over Colin Kapernick and his kneeling protest, if you went to a NFL Game or any other sports event in a public arena Sir, and looked around you, all stood for the National Anthem and were proud to do so regardless of the color or race they were, why, because nowhere else in the world, do they have such a pot full of different races, colors and creeds who have lived together and overcome their differences to unite under one flag.
Before I close Mr. Lee, let me say this, I admit the Forefathers of America made many mistakes in building this country. Yes it is the caucasian race who dragged african men and women to this country on boats against their will and enslaved them, I like all before me who are honest admit this because it is a historical fact. We fought to overcome it in our Civil War, and we set all free then under President Abraham Lincoln. I know, many believe the african americans and hispanics and others do not have equal right like you do Mr. Lee, but I also know it is not every Caucasian who is responsible for what you are saying. My ancestors didn’t come to America, nor were they here when this deed was done, they came in the early 1900’s by boats from Scotland and Canada, for freedom and expression of their freedoms and religious rights and for an opportunity to expand and keep their families going in freedom. So please don’t tell me about one man, who doesn’t have a job in the NFL and tell me it is because of his skin color or his stance in protest, because it’s not. Colin Kaperneck did what no team player should do Sir he divided his team, his fans and the nation on an issue no one in America should be divided on National Pride and Respect for those who died to make America what it is, a free country with rights for all. SO please don’t tell me, Colin Kaperneck is a great Quarterback, and should be playing he broke a sacred rule Sir of team sports he divided his team and the fans and owners and now the nation over this issue, of respect for the American Flag and the Nation itself.
I do not agree with President Trump sticking his nose into this issue and asking for Owners to fire players who take a knee for the Anthem. I also don’t agree with the taking of a knee at that time at a public sport/ game. Yet I understand and believe in their right to do so, but before you do players and owners, stop and think, are you disrespecting the American Flag and The constitution and the Military families and members of all races, creeds and color who defended and currently are defending your right and way of life in the world? Do you have friends or family, of any kind in your own past family history who fought and served this country? If so aren’t you disrespecting then too? And these questions have nothing to do with color, creed, origins, nationality or anything else except one thing America, remember this One Nation Under God Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All.
There does come a time in history for all to unite and be one once again no matter what our differences and that’s where we should all be and what we should all do. The statement has been made, Kaperneck made it and did it well as did all the other players who did so too of all colors. There comes a time to end it though and move on for the important thing to remember is American is a kettle full of all kinds, stewing together in one pot and fighting between the ingredients in that pot will not help the nation, but will destroy it. Lets not go there please! All Respect to you Spike Lee, for your opinions and beliefs and for being the man you are to speak up about all you do, but, I also am an American, A Disable Veteran and Proud of My Country and Flag and all in it, and have defended it, I do not believe the disrespectful act of kneeling during a National Anthem at an open Sports Arena is correct or right. Sorry.
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