A fellow from another forum mentioned on my Facebook feed that to get into public arguments or public discussions about the Stupid that is going on with respect to the anthem is making you part of the Useful Idiot cadre; albeit the other side, but still contributing to the division. His implied meaning, and I agree, is to quietly go about your business and rather than saying anything rather do things. I agree. It's hard not to be snarky on Facebook, but I'm working on it.
Personally, I have little use for professional athletes. They've been coddled and praised and elevated to minor godhood since Jr. high. They've been getting away with dreck since being around 12 years old. Most of them have the intellectual acuity of a rock. There are exceptions, of course, but I would bet they are in the minority. I throw in TV/movie "celebrities" as well. They are as focused in their fame as much as athletes and historically they have proven to have the morals of monkey and the intellect of snake grass. So, I'm withdrawing from arguing with dolts who think they are being patriots by supporting things that have been inflamed by the leftist elements who have been laying the groundwork for this since the late 60's.
