I'm gonna leave it here. I have a lot of insight that may or may not be appreciated. I grew up Mississippi delta(0-11) and Tupelo (12-18), joined the Navy, served my country proudly even through the things that I have seen. I joined the US NAVY because I was EXTREMELY patriotic shortly after 9/11. I have seen my share of racism and oppression in and out of the military. Some of my shipmate decided to hang nooses in berthing (sleep area) and in my work space. I have seen some of the hardest workING and smartest people denied the evals they deserved. Which then affects promotions which in turn affects their bank accounts and how they provide for their children. I was denied emergency leave 2 out of 3 times in 6 months. I lost my aunt, cousin who was like a brother to me, and my Grandmother all on my mother's side within 6 months. While some Caucasian people were allowed to go home. I have seen Mississippi's version of "Separate, but equal" which some of you know as them christian academies and that's on top of funding school districts based on property values. So how does that align with the American of ideal of everyone having an equal opportunity to succeed? I will help you... It doesn't. I have been pulled over and ticketed for things that I FLAT OUT didn't do (ran stop sign and have a broken tail light). Man I just had an inspection and I told the cop and he told me(19 year old me) to take this ticket or he was going to take me to jail. This was right outside of Naval Station Norfolk here in Virginia. I was pulled over and accused of running a stop light just because I was driving a Cadillac at 3 am (Didn't receive a ticket, but they checked my record and my brother's record and let us go) all because were getting an early start on our trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. I have been overlooked while at a company in the waiting room by myself for an interview because I didn't match my resume. He came in and called my name while looking around and not making eye contact with me. I was the only person in the waiting room. Thank GOD I have a racially ambiguous name, but in all honesty I don't know if that has helped me. I know a lot of hard working honest African Americans who have been completely mistreated by the people put in charge of keeping us safe. There are a lot of great police officers and I mean A LOT, but that doesn't mean that they all are. When those that aren't good aren't held responsible it directly leads to frustration. B.T.W. this isn't new! I'm extremely patriotic, but I can't ignore what I have seen as I have gone this far in life and I also can't ignore the third verse of the Star spangled banner. Here is the link
http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangled...he-lyrics.aspx
Also saying "****" our ex players and you "hope that they get cut" that have had experiences and opinions that are different than yours is ignorant and hateful. We must all realize that our lives are made up of our experiences and we must all acknowledge that we have all experienced different things. Also just because you haven't seen something that doesn't mean that it doesn't make it imaginary. Please know that the examples that I have given aren't all the ones that I have experienced let alone know of. To be honest none of us has the time to type or read all of it. Sorry for the horrible grammar,but I'm trying to type it out before bed. Have a good one guys and remember to love each other as GOD has commanded. And as always #HAILSTATE!!!!!