johnnydoom
Although I generally tend to agree with you, you need to check yourself here.
I served 10 years for a lot of reasons. And part of those reasons was to protect our freedoms, as Americans... freedoms that if you take the time to study don't necessarily pertain to those who serve. For instance... as an American soldier - I wasn't at liberty to protest or campaign politically for a presidential candidate (while serving). That policy still remains, all these years later. There are certain instances when the civilian rule of law doesn't pertain to those serving, which is why they're held to the military code of justice. It's generally held under court-martial trials, which is the judge advocate general (JAG).
I might not appreciate CK's manner in which he has decided to promote his cause, but that doesn't mean I think he's not within his rights to do so. Nor, for that matter, do I think he's exempt from the consequences of choosing to use his employment platform to further his cause, just like Ack pointed out above.
I do not feel sorry for CK. He could've furthered his cause to a much larger degree by being a successful starting QB in the NFL and doing his thing outside of the NFL. He could've reached many more people that way, been a much bigger voice instead of becoming a divisive figure that he's become, which has shifted the focus of this issue from one of inequality to one of the perception of being disrespectful to our military.
Again, I don't like it. I'm not a fan. But part of the reason I served was so that people who do feel something is going seriously wrong within our society and our country are free to voice their opinions/concerns without government persecution.
That's also part of our Constitution, which I also made a vow to serve and protect at all costs.
Do I feel sorry for CK? No, I do not. I feel that he has wasted a great opportunity for social change because of his stubbornness and selfishness.
He's not taken a snap in two years. Has turned down several offers to show up for workouts with potential teams since then. He is a has-been, and it's painfully obvious that this is what he wants his legacy to be. There's a reason why he keeps turning his back on these opportunities. He's no longer capable of playing in the NFL, and he's playing the only card he has left as an activist. Which he has every right as an American to do so, even if we don't agree with him, or perhaps we do agree with him but disagree with the manner in which he's chosen to do so.
So be it.
This is just my opinion.
Peace.
