I t’s been a while since my last post but I had to make time for this. Firstly, let me say I didn’t grow up watching sports so although I respect the talent out there and discipline involved in developing athletic talent I don’t think ANYONE should be worshiped as a hero just because they can put a unique spin on a ball, jump farther or run faster. What makes a hero are the things you do for OTHERS as a person. It’s HOW you use your talents for those that need help. Many are comparing Colin Kaepernick to Muhammad Ali because Ali WAS a hero. He not only stood his ground for his beliefs AND SUFFERED FOR IT but most of how he conducted his life was in support of African Americans, a group he believed needed his support. So what about this dude Colin Kaepernick? I’m not going to say he’s risen to level of hero… yet but I do have respect for what he’s trying to accomplish as he has sparked yet another debate/conversation on race in this country without the pain of another po...
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