When people cry racism when racism isn’t actually there, it only desensitizes people to the evil that racism is. Unfortunately, it seems that this is happening today.
While the right to peacefully assemble is fundamental to our country, no one has a right to cause burdensome disruptions. Surely blocking the road during rush hour and occupying a building of offices and classrooms in the middle of the day are significant disruptions.
In this country, due process is among the most important rights we enjoy. Rights of the accused are vitally important in order to ensure innocent people are not punished.
If athletes are so concerned about their cause, there are more effective means of achieving change.