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September 2, 2016
Memo to Kaepernick: Why We Stand
Every adult who stands for the Anthem understands as much as {Kaepernick} does, and knows that Liberty and Justice for All it is not a perfect reality.
However, by standing we make a far stronger statement than his sitting. Standing, we aver that such an ideal is a Good worth striving and dying for. Our personal and grown-up reflections on our shortcomings is a commonality he has not yet discovered, being sheltered as he has from the "common." We can be in agreement with his observation, more than he can guess, but his youth and lack of self-reflection are painfully on display. This is why we stand: we know our faults, and we know that the change doesn't come with consensus about the problem, it comes with consensus about the solution.Posted by: Joan of Argghh! to The National Football League is on TV. It can easily be turned off.
Posted by gerardvanderleun at September 2, 2016 10:58 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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Why thanks, Gerard!
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at September 2, 2016 4:26 PM
Good to see you back on line, Joan. You always have something pithy, and wise.
JWM
Posted by: jwm at September 3, 2016 7:43 AM