I have to say...I have been watching some Baseball, MLS, EPL, NWSL...reading the news about the NFL having names displayed on the back of the helmets, Redskins, etc., etc...I came to the realization last night watching LAFC and the Sounders kneel before the game that this social message that people are trying to send is losing its strength/impact...the thought, "Let's just get on with it" crossed my mind...I wanted to watch the game...I didn't even think about the issue, just wanted to get on with the game. It seemed like the over-played commercial before the start of play that nobody pays attention to. The message has been received so often, so loud and so clear on the concerns, issues, etc.. Are people are going to start tuning out? Is it now starting to turn into what "extra" can we do..ala the NFL, backs of NBA Jersey'? Are people are going to be so desensitized to the message by the time Basketball/Football starts will it mean as much/excite/bother people enough to be as persistent as it is today. I hate say it, I'm more interested in the story of the player not kneeling, than the ones that are. It reminds me of the Me Too Movement...Important Message, people doing really bad things, change needed, you just don't hear as much about it any more-rally's, protests, fundraisers, etc., has the issue gone away? NO. Black lives matter, yes they do , things need to change, yes they do, and some people need to be held accountable for their actions, yes they do.
Starting to tune out.....