Opinion

What might have been

Posted June 16, 2018 1:00 am

The easily offended progressive left seems determined to inject their politics into every aspect of life. From Hollywood to late-night TV; and for decades into sports. High schools, universities (no more Chief Illiniwek) and pro sports have all experienced the wrath of the perpetually offended.

What brings this to mind is that but for a dropped pass and a few missed tackles, it could well have been New England rather than Philadelphia going to the White House as Super Bowl Champions. In our currently politically charged protest America, the New England players would likely have behaved like the Eagles and stayed home.

Oh, what a missed headline for the papers. "Patriots support disrespect of anthem and flag." Finally, a sports team name change I would support.

Tom Klingner

Prospect Heights

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