All those "not lose fans" examples happened off the field.
Drugs?
A pro athlete can be a tweeker, weed head off the field, and no one would give a fuck.
If that same player was high during a game, you can bet he/she would be raked over the coals.
It's unprofessional to bring your politics, beliefs, personal problems, etc into the game.
Name one job or occupation where that is acceptable behavior?
Tim Tebow brought his beliefs onto the playing field, and while he had his supporters (as there are supporters
here for Kaepernick's actions and beliefs), the ridicule, mockery, hatred and controversy, was what got media's and
peoples attention.
Mike Tyson ruled the boxing world for years.
Then he went and bit off Evander Holyfield's ear (assault).
Had that happened in another time, another place, in a street brawl, people (fans), would have
shook their heads at first, but the a week later it would have been forgotten or laughed about.
But, because he did that in the ring, it became an issue that will forever tarnish his accomplishments.
I have no opinion either way about what Kaepernick is doing.
I'm not and never have been a big sports fan.
But, if I were ever fortunate enough to be placed in the rare, once in a lifetime position to be making
the kind of money, and living the lifestyle Kaepernick and other pro athletes enjoy, I think I'd find it
in my best interest not to be a shit-stirrer, and keep my opinions separate from my job.
Had he done that, and solely spoke off the field, he'd get some flack and attention, but not even close to what he's getting now..
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