re: Former LSU safety Eric Reid joins Kaepernick protest

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I'll say what I said on the TR. faux patriotism is hysterical. Folks consistently trash America, its president, the nominees, foreign affairs, government, etc

But as soon as someone protests in a non violent way mind you, it's this huge deal. I may not agree with Reid in the slightest, but it's his right to call attention to something he feels is important. That's America and that's his right. I've no issue with

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I've seen many on the Poli Board criticize the BLM protesters as thugs, linking them to looting, and preaching about the correct way to protest. Their noise on the Kap issue reveals their issues aren't just with the violent fringe, but that they're actually opposed to any sort of protest against institutional and social inequality if it doesn't meet their arbitrary patriotic standards. The thing about protests is they aren't supposed to make you feel comfortable, they're supposed to grab attention, and it's kind of childish to meet every one of these with such 'morally superior' aggression.