Let’s take a deep breath, take a step back and think about this. Nobody dawning a football helmet with the Flying WV this year is asking you to support any type of violence. They aren’t asking you to support hatred of any kind. And, they certainly aren’t asking for you to make one race superior than another.
That decal to them is asking for respect. Nothing more. Nothing less. Perhaps the late, great Bill Stewart said it best, “It’s Mountaineer Pride.” “DON’T LEAVE YOUR WINGMAN… never, ever, ever bail out on your brother.”
And if you automatically associate the three letters, BLM, with hatred. How does that make you feel? Are you against hatred? If so, then how can you turn around and spew hatred? Two wrongs don’t make a right. It’s time for unity, not division. It’s time for healing, not attacking.
People want to argue on social media about players comments. How about this player’s comment:
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”-Mark 12:31
— Bryce Ford-Wheaton (@Brycewheat3) September 3, 2020
Jesus spent time with prostitutes and thieves. He was understanding and saw value in everyone. But in this day-in-age, people are so self-centered and childish that we choose to bicker and complain on social media outlets instead of trying to be part of a solution. If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. It’s simple.
Of course, everybody has their right to an opinion. But, this article isn’t to discuss the Black Lives Matter Organization. This is to discuss 18 – 22 year old young men.
These men chose to live in our state. They chose to join the Mountaineer family. Out of all of their options, they put their future, their hope and their dreams into Blue & Gold Nation. And now, they need our support.
Let’s Go Mountaineers! Are you in or out? And, before you ask… Am I white? Am I black? I’m a human and that is all that matters.
