I tend to agree with Freeman, who puts it so well! And with Radagast Brown's ideas. Even though he is jerky in how he puts them forward. I agree sports stars should be able to express solidarity with segments of our society that are downtrodden. Shouldn't we all. When I went to seminary, this love of the dispossessed and the despised was fairly central.
But I also agree with Frankie to a point. But I may run with it in a different direction. When Colin did it, or Bruce Maxwell, they paid a price. There was a purity to it. Now, who knows what it means? On the positive side it could be a mini-breakthrough that lots of folks are signalling their affection for their brothers and sisters. And as Freeman says, not a time to be silent. Ok. good.
On the downside, I am a cynical bastard and I wonder if is, at least for some, "virtue signalling" that Frankie suggests. Where were they when Bruce Maxwell stood alone? For all I know it is a calculation by some that they think helps them get their next Nike deal, or whatever. Or, more mundane, just an attempt to fit in and not offend (not a bad sentiment!).
Mostly I am all for it. You know, peace, love, harmony, equality. In religious terms--the beloved community. But I also wonder. You could say I am conflicted. Maybe even afflicted.
Ok, good conversation folks.
Chompsky