09-06-2016, 11:08 AM
Well, Gunnar at least you're no longer claiming that since his childhood didn't fit your stereotype of the "black experience", Kaepernick's not qualified to protest in silence.
But, I'd hardly call someone whose mother gave him up, had to learn very young to handle the confusion and stares that go along with having parents of a different race, studied and practiced hard in Reno to be able to earn a college scholarship... as having grown up "privileged". He earned the privilege of wealth. But, none of that has anything to do with his qualifications to stand up (or sit down) for a cause he believes in.
Anyway, you and MS might be right about his motives. But, for now, your speculation/opinion is just that and I don't have any reason to weigh the musings of you two more heavily than Kaepernick's own statements. All the two of you have said, which isn't exactly a compelling argument, is that he's not black enough, you don't like him as a player and a person, he's gonna be a criminal, you like other black players better so it's cool if they protest...None of which says as much about him as it does about you.
But, I'd hardly call someone whose mother gave him up, had to learn very young to handle the confusion and stares that go along with having parents of a different race, studied and practiced hard in Reno to be able to earn a college scholarship... as having grown up "privileged". He earned the privilege of wealth. But, none of that has anything to do with his qualifications to stand up (or sit down) for a cause he believes in.
Anyway, you and MS might be right about his motives. But, for now, your speculation/opinion is just that and I don't have any reason to weigh the musings of you two more heavily than Kaepernick's own statements. All the two of you have said, which isn't exactly a compelling argument, is that he's not black enough, you don't like him as a player and a person, he's gonna be a criminal, you like other black players better so it's cool if they protest...None of which says as much about him as it does about you.