{"id":26295,"date":"2016-09-04T22:01:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T05:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=26295"},"modified":"2016-09-04T22:34:07","modified_gmt":"2016-09-05T05:34:07","slug":"just-saying-the-49er-qb-trumps-pastor-and-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=26295","title":{"rendered":"Just Saying: The 49er QB, Trump’s Pastor and Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY RAUL HERNANDEZ<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Notebookventura@gmail.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The No. 7 NFL Jersey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I bleed Cowboy blue. I have hated the San Francisco 49ers since “The Catch” on Jan. 10, 1992. It happened during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park. \u00a0Dallas lead the game with 51 seconds to play when a Niners’ receiver leaped in the air like a cheetah, snagged the ball, scored and the 49ers won 28-27.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bastards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, I like the 49ers or at least one player, No. 7 Colin Kaepernick who decided to protest racial injustice and police brutality by refusing to stand up during the national anthem. I don’t believe that I would have protested this way but this is America, and I admire him for taking a non-violent stance against racism and police abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"ColinBut some cops are upset by Kaepernick’s comments about police brutality and accusations that officers “murder minorities.” They are also frustrated by the San Francisco quarterback’s decision to wear socks during practice that depict pigs in police uniforms, according to the police union.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kaepernick\u2019s demonstrations have been met with criticism along with support, including from many servicemen and veterans. The 49er backup QB announced that he is giving $1 million to poor communities. So he is also putting his money to backup his mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guess what?<\/span><\/p>\n

This country will survive, and the flag, which has been burned, trampled, spat upon and even outlasted the turbulent Vietnam War protests, will continue to fly long after Kaepernick has left the NFL.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is disturbing is that the Santa Clara police union saying that its officers might stop volunteering to work for pay at San Francisco 49ers’ home games.<\/span><\/p>\n

I agree with the cops, however, Kaepernick should stop wearing those silly socks during practice. It shows immaturity and makes him look like a clown.<\/span><\/p>\n

But cops aren’t professional football players. They are public servants and are, by law, held to higher standards. \u00a0Also police officers raise their right hands and swear an oath to protect the community, making sure protestors including groups such as the despicable Nazis, KKK or other hate groups are allowed to exercise their constitutional right to hold up \u00a0messages or speak in public without being hurt.<\/span><\/p>\n

By being public servants, police officers work for taxpayers and should realize that criticism goes with the powerful job of having a badge and wearing a gun. \u00a0Nowhere in their job description does it say that they are protected from criticism or protests or hurt feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unions in recent years have lost much of their credibility and respect by defending every police fatal shooting, including the shooting of a black man in the back while he is running away and the choking to death of another black who was selling single cigarettes.<\/span><\/p>\n

So protestors like Kaepernick or those involved with groups like Black Lives Matter \u00a0feel like they have been forced to go out into the streets, sports arenas and elsewhere to demand justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Police unions for the most part circle the wagons, refuse to offer constructive solutions, criticize those who speak out about police brutality and fatal shootings and now, refuse to provide security at 49er games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yeah, that will earn cops a lot of respect and make it easier for police officers to do their jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

BTW: The most popular selling NFL jersey is Kaepernick, No. 7. \u00a0It was at number 20 before the protest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TRUMP’S PASTOR: Yeah, But…<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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