re: A&M commit Leon O'Neal planning to kneel during national anthem

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Considering the amount of people who pretend to care about "racial inequality" by talking about it, you'd think they'd actually act instead of talk. 

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You're stance would have been more well received if you had stopped here.

I quit reading not long after as it became a stereotypical red vs. Blue rant. The bipolar political atmosphere that has largely been manifested by political pundits and $ chasing media outlets are easily to blame for the current state of affairs.

I support everyone's right to protest. I acknowledge that we are the greatest country in the world and leverage our diversity for that strength. Some dont feel that way, and that's okay. But, everyone has a chance to succeed in this nation. Some have to work a bit harder and put up with a bit more BS than others, but all have a chance. Other nations do not offer that as easily.

I think it is disrespectful to kneel or stretch during the national anthem, but my personal opinions aren't worth 10 cents, especially if kneeling makes an individual FEEL like they are making a difference for an issue they believe in. Good on them. I have fought and bled for that flag, and I find little fault in the action. I also very much disagree with the assessment of the action being manipulated only to further fan the flames of political divide.

However, I do find it humurous simply from a symbology standpoint.

Not many people have made a difference for their cause by taking a knee.

STAND UP and take ownership in striving for an enduring solution to the problem you feel you are facing. Take pride in going beyond controversial gestures and ACTIVELY seek positive cultural change. But, that's hard ... so take a knee and let the issue roll on unresolved if not worsened.