All games cancelled today. Hard to imagine there won’t be more to follow.
I hope this has an impact, but I’m not optimistic. Racists won’t care, they’re disconnected from reality already. It’s as simple as right and wrong; either you get it or you don’t. I’m almost 60, and there have been positive role models of all colors in my life forever. And everyone deserves respect until they prove otherwise.
I like to say to anyone who supports white supremacy, binge watch Jerry Springer and get back to me:)
Looks like WNBA and MLB may follow suit, John. This could steamroll and force Wisconsin legislature and Kenosha police to respond.
Frankly, this is exactly the type of action that’s needed to prevent the establishment from ignoring situations like this as they have done so often in the past.
For obvious reasons, NASCAR and WWE following suit would greatly help. We may be seeing a new level of accoutability and a powerful new social weapon emerging.
LakerTom says
Possibility of boycott spreading. Bucks did not come out. Magic left the court. Game 5 now in doubt.
John M. says
All games cancelled today. Hard to imagine there won’t be more to follow.
I hope this has an impact, but I’m not optimistic. Racists won’t care, they’re disconnected from reality already. It’s as simple as right and wrong; either you get it or you don’t. I’m almost 60, and there have been positive role models of all colors in my life forever. And everyone deserves respect until they prove otherwise.
I like to say to anyone who supports white supremacy, binge watch Jerry Springer and get back to me:)
John M. says
Now maybe if NASCAR and Pro Wrestling shut down, things might change 🙂
Course I wouldn’t miss ’em…
LakerTom says
Looks like WNBA and MLB may follow suit, John. This could steamroll and force Wisconsin legislature and Kenosha police to respond.
Frankly, this is exactly the type of action that’s needed to prevent the establishment from ignoring situations like this as they have done so often in the past.
For obvious reasons, NASCAR and WWE following suit would greatly help. We may be seeing a new level of accoutability and a powerful new social weapon emerging.
John M. says
I hope so, but it seems Wisconsin is the same as it was when Kareem wanted out.
And we know the limits of legislation. Things should have been right in 1865…