They Kneeled... [I Am a Ny Yankees Fan]

@Carla this

@bijouxbroussard the faux outrage is nauseating.

How do you know it doesn't affect me personally? Are you assuming because I wrote this story, that I am white? Not quite sure where you get off lecturing me about my opinion. You are welcome to state your opinion, but don't dare judge me because it differs from yours. Get out and be the change. P.S. plenty of non black men and women haven't had an opportunity either, nor a God given talent to pursue a sport's career. Thanks for your input here...it is appreciated.

@Gerbergirl
The fact that you’re around my age and don’t understand. I was a child during the last days of legal segregation. Most folks I’ve encountered who share certain experiences have an understanding and appreciation of what people are trying to do now. Plus, you began with,


which indicates that unless you were the child of a Black GI and European war bride, your journey was different from the people you were judging.


Now, that’s you assuming. I’ve spent most of life trying to do just that. If not for Covid and my arthritis I’d be out there taking a “knee” with the best of them.


P.S.S. That’s true, but for some reason I’ve never been able to understand, when a black person can do something well, and make money at it, some people both resent it and dismiss it as “natural ability”, ignoring the fact that the person most likely worked very, very hard to develop and maintain that skill. Moreover, in terms of sports abilities specifically, their opinion is often that the person doesn’t really deserve the benefits from their skill, even though they make those team owners even richer—and the latter rakes in the money without having to worry about risking serious injuries, or being discarded after they age.

Incidentally, I’m not one of these kids here. I’m an older adult, like you. So if you’re used to deferential treatment, I can’t help you. 👩🏽‍🦳

@BananaBrown I'm also a veteran, and I believe in the right to peaceful protest. It was a veteran who suggested kneeling rather than sitting in order to show that it was not disrespectful. I also believe in the cause and would join if I was on the sidelines.