Fighting against USA

If someone asked me if I were liberal or conservative, I’d say it depends upon the issue. I’ve been a Democrat all my life, though I cross-voted depending upon candidate and issue.

This incident of the black football player who knelt quietly during the recognition of American symbols of freedom is being blown up ridiculously. The issue, as I see it, is as black and white as the words of our Constitution, Article One of the First Amendment as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Perhaps the squall is because that first football player is black. Or that football itself has become the rich, powerful and fighting spirit of America, while I see the protesters of this player and others as fighting against America itself. Maybe the flag has suddenly become the sacred symbol in a land too busy for God. Or maybe there are just people who like to fight and divide. I do imagine that had I been at that game I would have joined that player. Now I join in spirit with the circles of respectful protesters I see on TV at game openings.

Seems I’m getting ultra-conservative. I like it. JUDITH BAUM North Little Rock