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While NFL players are protesting the injustice across America , I don ’ t believe they see the whole picture . According the Washington Post , 7,881 African-Americans were murdered in 2015 . White people , including law-enforcement officers , committed just 243 of those ( about 3 percent ).
Another stat : African-American police officers were 18.5 times more likely to be shot and killed by an African-American as they were to kill one . Besides missing the big picture , what does kneeling resolve ? It ’ s a premature trend that accomplishes nothing , with consequences of hurting the NFL business and dividing our country . Maybe athletes don ’ t like our President , which is more than fine , but just because you aren ’ t in favor of one leader doesn ’ t give you the right to disrespect the millions of people who died and gave you the freedom to say and do whatever you want .
I have no problem with athletes voicing their opinions and supporting the cause they believe in , but I believe it can be handled much more effectively . A much more productive method would be to enlighten the youth and raise awareness . Go out on your free time , help the needy , be a friend to the lonely . Those actions will help our country come together .
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a run for my life . But I underestimated his speed , and he caught me and dragged me into the dungeon of “ Dean Godwin ’ s Office .”
The strange man told me that I needed to get my hair cut . My precious flow was at the mercy of a man in a bow tie . He told me , “ I did not have to get my hair cut , but I DID . I do not have to be cleaned shaven , but I AM .” These words struck my core . I am now considering going bald .
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Are there other effective ways to make a statement about social injustice than protesting our national anthem ?
I tried to convince myself that my day would turn around during lunch but , after a terrible morning , it was looking bleak . The line at lunch was long , as fellow students rioted in line to catch a glimpse of what was being served . After a five-minute line , I reached the front . The meal looked good , but the proportions were inhumane . Although they barely gave me enough food to feed a baby , I accepted my fate and paid an outrageous $ 5 for my meal .
Still hungry , I walked down C-wing , passed room C-128 and heard a noise . I stopped to listen and walked in . I was
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spotlight on them .
Many will say that they should wait until after the anthem or after the games to say something about their problems and that it ’ s not the right time to talk about it .
But what time is the right time ? There is no convenient time to protest something that so many people do not want to talk about .
The players are using a vehicle in the anthem to force outsiders to listen and have their voices heard . I believe , through their First Amendment right to freedom of speech , the players are using their platform just fine . The players aren ’ t protesting the flag or the anthem , they are simply peacefully protesting through the flag to shine light on the inequalities in American society .
These men are not anti-military and don ’ t intend to send hate or disrespect to the armed forces or veterans . They just wish to let everyone know about the disservice given to them by our society .
I believe players will keep doing it , and they should . They have everyone ’ s attention across all news and sports networks . Because race and equality are such hard topics for people to grasp , this makes it possible for everyone to finally address one of the problems we have in America .
Just take a minute to listen .
scared out of my mind as soon as I entered . There was Mr . McCarville , sitting in his chair and rocking out on his guitar . He noticed me and started yelling , “ Señor Cole G ., tuck in your shirt and put your ID on !” I vow to wear my ID for the rest of my high school career .
To end my day , I made a visit to Mr . Hickey ’ s classroom , hoping to end my day on a high note . Boy , was I wrong . I entered the classroom and there was no sign of Mr . Hickey . I got surrounded and cornered by Card-Carrying Cool Guy Freshmen . I caught the disease , and I am now one of them .