This is my view from my seat, which is very close to the middle of the aisle. With my daughter leaving for school next year, I am more concerned than ever for her safety. I am not sure we're on the road to a safer country. I guess time will tell.
My wife is UNR alumni. She roots for the Pack, and Colin. Watching him take the 9ers to the Super Bowl was awesome.........Soon after though, his humble, "aww schucks" persona drifted away. I guess the money and fame got to him. The word in San Fran was that he actually lived his life like his Beats commercial ("I'm the man, I'm the man"). After Harbaugh was gone, his leadership skills left him, along with his QB skills. Then, of all people, he has the audacity to sit during the Anthem? What a Jackass! I thought, "Get off your ASS", or is this just more off the new Kap attitude.
My stance has changed on Kapaernick's protest. I no longer care if he wants to sit during the anthem. I finally came to the realization that it's a waste of my time and emotion to worry about whether or not someone sits during the national anthem. His actions have shed light on an incredible issue in this country. At first I disagreed with his method of protest, but eventually I became interested in his reason for protest. I must say however, I am not a fan of those stupid "pig socks".
I realize how incredibly strong and brave our law enforcement officials have to be in times of stress and crisis. I'm probably not cut out to be part of such a fraternity. I have zero experience handling a gun, and feel the responsibility of holding one is more than I want to be saddled with. I can't imagine what it would be like to point one in the direction of another human being.
I'm hopeful that strides can be made towards improving the methods of hiring, training, and accountability required for law enforcement coast to coast. The past 8 years has brought us to where we are now. I'm hopeful that changes will be made. I'm hopeful that we'll all be standing for the Anthem again.
As for Rapinoe.....she's a poser. She didn't have the creativity to come up with a protest on her own. I'm not even sure what she's protesting. She jumped on this band wagon. Cops are not shooting gay people, and we only know of her because of the USWNT. Sure she's part of a "protected class", but this is not a gay rights issue.
That's all I got. I am looking forward to the debates tonight. Still not sure which side of the aisle to sit on. This election is NUTS!!