continue standing to salute a flag while until the country fails to represent
people the way it is supposed to through significant change.
The truth of the matter is he exercised leadership! Similar to the historic choices of the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, he took an unpopular
approach through a national lens to display his concerns as a national
figure! He stood up for what he believed and has since been called all
sorts of derogatory names and demeaning adjectives! What once made
him famous quickly turned to infamy! Fans began publicly burning his
National Football League jersey and many jumped in to attack a man
simply exercising his constitutional rights. Sound familiar? I mean really,
what crime did he commit? None! What law did he break? None! He
chose to use his power of influence to address a concern through his own
approach, but some business and political figures cannot stand it! People
began the age old argument of how people died to give him his privileges.
Some used their interpretations to say he was disrespecting the military!
Can someone please explain to me, how he simply utilized his rights and
did not break laws but disrespected the forces who fight to give him the
power to do just what he did?!?!?!Leadership is broken down into the
following acronym by the United States Army. “LDRSHIP”
Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the
Army, your unit and other Soldiers.
Duty - Fulfill your obligations.
Respect - Treat people as they should be treated.
Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your
subordinates before your own.
Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
Integrity - Do what’s right, legally and morally.
Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity [physical or
moral].”
(Army Core Values)
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