Opinion

A contrast in political messages

Posted August 23, 2017 1:00 am

Now the Seattle Seahawks' Michael Bennett has been on the news for his protest on America by following Colin Kapernick's lead. (In fact, there was a picture of Bennett eating a banana during the national anthem.) Both want to disrespect and disavow this country (but still want the big money). In Kapernick's case the reason he's not on any NFL team is he was/is an average to below-average running-style QB who had one "hot season" and the teams that have that style don't need him.

These two with their contempt for this country (but still want the big money) got me to thinking, if only Pat Tillman were still alive today (one who walked away from the big money to serve this country and for the flag of freedom that represents it). I know the two above mentioned (and copy cats in the shadows) do not have such character.

The Kapernicks and Bennetts are OK on letting others pay the ultimate price for their freedom to gripe and condemn this country. One wonders what Pat Tillman would have thought.

David Kumpula

Hoffman Estates

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