10-18-2017, 01:23 AM
(10-17-2017, 10:40 PM)Carsman Wrote: I think that people "kneel" when they are revering and or worshiping and or praying to their God, Savior, Maker, whatever they believe in.
So in essence, people taking a knee is tantamount to people praying (in this case) for "social injustice" to be rectified.
That's along the same lines as what Eric Reid, the first to join Kaepernick in silent protest, has explained over the last year Cars.
Reid, the son of a minister, said his decision was fueled by his faith and his drive to take peaceful action following the death of Alton Sterling in his hometown.
He and Kaepernick consulted Nate Boyer, a retired Green Beret and ex-NFL player, about how to peacefully protest racial injustice and police brutality. They decided that kneeling was more respectful than sitting and Reid felt that the posture resembled a flag at half mast marking a tragedy.
Everything Reid and his father have expressed is the exact opposite of what President Trump claims is the 'son of a bitch's' motivation. I have no reason to doubt Eric Reid's account and believe that he obviously knows better than anyone else his own motivation and feelings.
Here are the Reids' statements, if you're interested.
Eric Reid op-ed: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/25/opini...tests.html
Eric Reid Sr. interview: http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article...227791.php