The fundamental problem most people have with free expression is pretty simple: It’s usually far easier to defend, and demand public acceptance for, the speech we like than the speech we dislike. It’s why some people will defend the right to burn Qurans but not American flags, and vice versa. And it’s why sports leagues are expected to foster expression about racism but not Hong Kong, and vice versa. Simply put, when it comes to hypocrisy over protests in sports, there is a lot of blame to go around, both for athletic leagues and for their critics. Sometimes people want leagues to be political. Sometimes they want players to be able to protest. And sometimes they want no dissent at all. Maybe it’s time for
Brilliant inaugural blog. America 2020 is all about free speech to the extent it espouses my world view, on my terms, and with limited impact on my well being. We revere worthy leaders like John Lewis who understood the pillars underpinning freedom--history, principles, and sacrifice. But we focus on the legend and miss the substance that made these leaders great: character.
The NBA, the NFL, and the mixed messages we send about sports and activism
Brilliant inaugural blog. America 2020 is all about free speech to the extent it espouses my world view, on my terms, and with limited impact on my well being. We revere worthy leaders like John Lewis who understood the pillars underpinning freedom--history, principles, and sacrifice. But we focus on the legend and miss the substance that made these leaders great: character.