Disagreement, discussion, debate. These are all things that should be
celebrated as we have the opportunity in this country to freely disagree and
debate our differing opinions. This is something that every citizen of the
United States should participate in – respectfully of course. We can have round table discussions and
peaceful protesting to address dissent among the people in which the other side
may be argued against but each party is still respected.
Colin Kaepernick’s action to sit during the national anthem to address
his opinion of the unfair treatment of the African American community in this
country has gotten quite a bit of media attention recently. His opinion can be
respected, but his display has disrespected those who put their lives on the
line for people of this country.
Whether you agree or disagree, respect is the backbone of discourse to
insight progress. When that respect is
lost, true progress is forgone and pointless complaining replaces it.
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