Quote:It is his right to do this, but I think this would be a more powerful statement from someone with less personal controversy.


However the reason these sort of protests are widely reported is people feel it should be required to stand/ hand on heart/ remove hat/ etc. I follow this, but I would not dream of demanding others do the same.

 

It's also a more powerful statement when you choose a more productive platform.

 

Hard to find anything positive to come from his choice at all.

 

No one's stopping him from setting up a foundation, etc. and actually assist people and neighborhoods that could benefit.

 

Instead, his choice does none of that and stirs emotions that only further divide in some circumstances.  At best, it's divisive.  At worst, no once notices/cares.  Again, not a productive/effective way to achieve what he desires.

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