Drew Brees speaks on Colin Kaepernick's kneeling during anthem

[Pointguard]

What do you think of his kickback? His comments?

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I don't think Bree's had to apologize. His family has a military and army background.

He supports peaceful protesting and has always stood with the 'black community'. For that comment though, his teammates turned him.

[~primetime~]

Brees is friends with Trump...hard spot for him...I can see Michael Thomas is upset, probably majority of his teammates are upset

it's been shown that Brees has kneeled before (https://res.cloudinary.com/the-shadow-league-digital/image/upload/v1591220195/Drew-Brees-kneels_kuqoar.jpg)

'kneeling' during the anthem is going to a huge topic this season, and honestly I am worn out on that topic...want to just watch politic-free football...the whole country needs a break from politics

[Patrick Chewing]

This country is a laughingstock as we continuously allow ourselves to be overruled by the PC mob. Drew Brees said nothing wrong. And then, what do his illiterate players do, they go on social media (to rally the troops of course), and absolutely trash the guy who has done more for his community than any other player on that team.

People want to talk about "the Right" being Nazi's and Fascists, but here is evidence of how when someone says something that you don't agree with, or when someone doesn't fall in line with your beliefs, you immediately trash the guy and attempt to destroy what he or she stands for.

Political Correctness and Group Think is cancerous. It will bring down a country. It eliminates the individual.

[Pointguard]

I don't think Bree's had to apologize. His family has a military and army background.


Imagine all of his Black teammates who had parents and grand parents who served in the military? Came back home were treated horribly. His timing wasn't smart either..

[Patrick Chewing]

Imagine all of his Black teammates who had parents and grand parents who served in the military? Came back home were treated horribly. His timing wasn't smart either..

What does have to do with anything he was talking about? What does it have to do with standing during the national anthem? You guys are just trying to find things to be outraged about.

[ItsMillerTime]

What does have to do with anything he was talking about? What does it have to do with standing during the national anthem? You guys are just trying to find things to be outraged about.

Kneeling had nothing to do with disrespecting the country or the flag. It was a silent protest about police brutality against black people. You and every other Trumptard knows this, yet you'll still continue to argue it anyway.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Imagine all of his Black teammates who had parents and grand parents who served in the military? Came back home were treated horribly. His timing wasn't smart either..

If that were the case, how many would follow suit?

[Patrick Chewing]

Kneeling had nothing to do with disrespecting the country or the flag. It was a silent protest about police brutality against black people. You and every other Trumptard knows this, yet you'll still continue to argue it anyway.

So I've asked this question to plenty of people, but no one seems to want to answer this. Why kneel during the anthem? The anthem is two or three minutes long. Why kneel then? You see why some people may have a problem with kneeling during the anthem now? It was always about creating controversy. It was about the optics.

[Pointguard]

This country is a laughingstock as we continuously allow ourselves to be overruled by the PC mob. Drew Brees said nothing wrong. And then, what do his illiterate players do, they go on social media (to rally the troops of course), and absolutely trash the guy who has done more for his community than any other player on that team.
Yeah I think its moreso about the wrong timing. I am sure there are no illiterate players on New Orleans.


People want to talk about "the Right" being Nazi's and Fascists, but here is evidence of how when someone says something that you don't agree with, or when someone doesn't fall in line with your beliefs, you immediately trash the guy and attempt to destroy what he or she stands for.
If you say something insensitive, expect insensitive feedback. Keep it simple.

[Pointguard]

Kneeling had nothing to do with disrespecting the country or the flag. It was a silent protest about police brutality against black people. You and every other Trumptard knows this, yet you'll still continue to argue it anyway.

Thanks. You are on point. They want to make it about them.

[ItsMillerTime]

So I've asked this question to plenty of people, but no one seems to want to answer this. Why kneel during the anthem? The anthem is two or three minutes long. Why kneel then? You see why some people may have a problem with kneeling during the anthem now? It was always about creating controversy. It was about the optics.

Ok Patrick I'll answer it for you. He was inspired to kneel because an ex-Green Beret met with him and told him that sitting away from his team isolated during the anthem looked bad. If he wouldn't stand, he should kneel with his teammates. Obviously an NFL game that is broadcast across the country has a lot of eyes on it and Colin took advantage of that. He silently knelt, and didn't say a word. He didn't seek a microphone, they were shoved in his face afterwards asking him tons of questions about why he was kneeling.

He felt like his community was being taken advantage of (they are) and this was his way of protesting that, and it cost him his career. Also, I'm not saying everything Colin has said since then I've agreed with. Just trying to offer perspective on why he knelt in the first place.

[Pointguard]

So I've asked this question to plenty of people, but no one seems to want to answer this. Why kneel during the anthem? The anthem is two or three minutes long. Why kneel then? You see why some people may have a problem with kneeling during the anthem now? It was always about creating controversy. It was about the optics. The Anthem is the time where the country tunes into its loyalty, principles and promises. Kap was saying the promises weren't fulfilled.

[ZenMaster]

Yeah I think its moreso about the wrong timing. I am sure there are no illiterate players on New Orleans.

If you say something insensitive, expect insensitive feedback. Keep it simple.

If what he said was insensitive, then it's not really just about bad timing is it?

[Pointguard]

If that were the case, how many would follow suit?

What do you mean?

[Patrick Chewing]

Well, I hope you two can understand why many people disagree with that. It doesn't make them any less concerned for the injustices of this country either.

The problem isn't the kneeling or not kneeling. The problem is people assuming you are against them and their message if you don't do as they say or do. We are all entitled to our opinion and entitled to express ourselves independently and differently than everyone else. But this outrage over not agreeing with the Kneel Mob is wrong.

[~primetime~]

I can see a very awkward situation week 1 where Brees is the only player on his entire team that is standing up during the anthem

and at that point it's going to be more about the fact that he's lost his teammates support

[tpols]

what he said was obviously ignorant... like rednecks do, they always twist it to be disrespect of the country and flag when it's not about that.

but he did give a very mild calm answer so i dont get outrage.

[tpols]

and yea... it is a crazy hypocrisy that black people get so upset by getting roughed up by the police when they gun each other down 1000 fold more in the cities.

where's the outrage at that?

it's a faaaaar bigger problem for them than the police.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

What do you mean?

Brees' teammates who have a military background. Or have family that served. How many would follow suit by disagreeing with his position?

[Pointguard]

If what he said was insensitive, then it's not really just about bad timing is it?

It can be about both. Most insensitive things are about timing when you have a cultivated individual talking. Especially in this case. True a black player doesn't really want to hear about his grand parents who did the same thing that his own grand parents did except with horrible consequences. It just exaggerates the distance between them. Especially with current climate that's happening.

[Pointguard]

Brees' teammates who have a military background. Or have family that served. How many would follow suit by disagreeing with his position.
Yeah, they have let it be known. Drew just issued an apology on Instagram.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Yeah, they have let it be known. Drew just issued an apology on Instagram.

I know he apologized. And his teammates turned on him. My question was, which ones have or HAD family members that served?

[Levity]

drew brees might be onto something. he has laura ingrahams stamp of approval!!

https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1268551040074383361

[ItsMillerTime]

drew brees might be onto something. he has laura ingrahams stamp of approval!!

https://twitter.com/ComplexSports/status/1268551040074383361

Oh thank God this racist bitch has chimed in.

[Patrick Chewing]

Oh thank God this racist bitch has chimed in.

She's racist too? Cause she's White, right? Aren't you White? You've been racist since birth then.

[Pointguard]

and yea... it is a crazy hypocrisy that black people get so upset by getting roughed up by the police when they gun each other down 1000 fold more in the cities.

where's the outrage at that?

it's a faaaaar bigger problem for them than the police.

No it isn't.

Every race on the planet, the civilians kill their own more than outsiders. The poorer moreso. Its a homo sapien trait.

Why do we have Laws? Who enforces those laws? What happens if the enforcers select one group to pick on as matter of policy: When a teacher (authority) says its ok to beat up TPOLS to the bullies but they can't beat up the others, who do you think the bullies are going to go after? Then the teacher beats you up just to show the bullies how the impunity works. This sets the tone for the rest of the community of bullies.

Its never the same when authority does it. In fact it sets the tone that the bully community follows 99 percent of the time.

[Pointguard]

I know he apologized. And his teammates turned on him. My question was, which ones have or HAD family members that served?

Most likely all of them. It just depends on how far back you want to go. Still they are intertwined with somebody dear who has that experience.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Most likely all of them. It just depends on how far back you want to go. Still they are intertwined with somebody dear who has that experience.

Most likely all of them? Yeah that can't be true. Not even close.

My point is, Brees has family he knows and communicates with who helped protect this country. Him not wanting to kneel is justified. He didn't need to apologize for it.

[Patrick Chewing]

She's racist bc she's a dumb bitch. Kinda like you.

And you're afraid of White people :oldlol:

[ItsMillerTime]

She's racist too? Cause she's White, right? Aren't you White? You've been racist since birth then.

She's racist because of the comments she makes, Patrick. Not because the color of her skin. It really isn't that hard to keep up.

[Pointguard]

Most likely all of them? Yeah that can't be true. Not even close. A friend asked this question on facebook (size was over 120 different families) and over 80% of the 4th generation people had military people in their background. I know most of whom participated. Population wise blacks have a very high number of people go to the service. Its a viable way to break poverty.


My point is, Brees has family he knows and communicates with who helped protect this country. Him not wanting to kneel is justified. He didn't need to apologize for it. He definitely doesn't have to kneel nor was he ever asked to. Might feel pressure to do so now.

[Im Still Ballin]

All this shit is just jibber-jabber back and forth.

What matters is stats, facts and policy.

Hopefully the current events (Floyd/Riots/BLM) can get some meaningful legislative change.

[Patrick Chewing]

She's racist because of the comments she makes, Patrick. Not because the color of her skin. It really isn't that hard to keep up.

The shut up and dribble comment? :oldlol:


One day I want to see a world where when someone accuses someone of racism, they actually provide the proof of a racist comment or innuendo. That's the America I want to see.

[sd3035]

Blueprint on how to make a shit thread

Ask a question about what somebody said and provide no context

[tpols]

Every race on the planet, the civilians kill their own more than outsiders. The poorer moreso. Its a homo sapien trait.


thats... not true at all.

especially when we talk rates. even poor countries like china and india dont have gang warfare like african americans do so it isnt just about money.

It's the thug culture.

It really is amazing the stark difference between poor hispanic & AA vs chinese & indian. Theyre both poor, but the latter put a HUGE emphasis on education and respect, while the former dont at all.

[sd3035]

thats... not true at all.

especially when we talk rates. even poor countries like china and india dont have gang warfare like african americans do so it isnt just about money.

It's the thug culture.

It really is amazing the stark difference between poor hispanic & AA vs chinese & indian. Theyre both poor, but the latter put a HUGE emphasis on education and respect, while the former dont at all.


I wouldn't include India in there with east Asian Countries when talking about low crime rate

India has a murder rate nearly as high as the US and a rape epidemic

[Doomsday Dallas]

Brees apologized.... is everybody cool now? can we finally move on? good.

[bladefd]

So I've asked this question to plenty of people, but no one seems to want to answer this. Why kneel during the anthem? The anthem is two or three minutes long. Why kneel then? You see why some people may have a problem with kneeling during the anthem now? It was always about creating controversy. It was about the optics.

You do know that soldiers kneel before the anthem to show respect to the fallen, right? Historically, it has been done without issues, and they weren't showing disrespect to the flag or the country but rather respect to their military brothers. Think of it as the flag being lowered to the half-pole. It only becomes an issue because of the Moron in the White House raging like a maniac & the co<ksucker Pence getting upset over it.

[Patrick Chewing]

he apologized after he was embarrassed and guilt tripped into it.

his initial comment reflects what a lot of americans feel like. they don't really give a shit about the police brutality.

So standing during the national anthem is a problem now?

[falc39]

This country is a laughingstock as we continuously allow ourselves to be overruled by the PC mob. Drew Brees said nothing wrong. And then, what do his illiterate players do, they go on social media (to rally the troops of course), and absolutely trash the guy who has done more for his community than any other player on that team.

People want to talk about "the Right" being Nazi's and Fascists, but here is evidence of how when someone says something that you don't agree with, or when someone doesn't fall in line with your beliefs, you immediately trash the guy and attempt to destroy what he or she stands for.

Political Correctness and Group Think is cancerous. It will bring down a country. It eliminates the individual.

Then by your own logic, if people don't agree with Brees, why are they wrong to trash him? Throw "political correctness" and "group think", or any other name that you want, but you clearly have a double-standard going here.

[Patrick Chewing]

lol. you and trump and every other conservative white were seething bc kap took a peaceful protest. now the tensions have risen and there's chaos in the streets.

this is what white america deserves after trying to silence kap. and the nfl is blushing with embarrasement bc it chose to listen to it's rich white owners over a legitimate issue.

:roll:

You do realize that you'll never be Black, right? And you do realize that they'll think of you the same way they think of Whites. Hell, they jumped you for your computer the other day and smacked you around. They don't care about you.

[senelcoolidge]

I find this bizarre. He didn't say anything racist. Just because some people are so sensitive that their little feelings got hurt he has to apologize. This is so stupid. Are we dealing with men or babies? If you are a man you can't be this sensitive unless your that other type of guy that likes other guys. It's strange.

[Pointguard]

Blueprint on how to make a shit thread

Ask a question about what somebody said and provide no context

The thread is about your context. I know that leaving you to use your brain is strenuous and beyond what I should ask.

[tpols]

I find this bizarre. He didn't say anything racist. Just because some people are so sensitive that their little feelings got hurt he has to apologize. This is so stupid. Are we dealing with men or babies? If you are a man you can't be this sensitive unless your that other type of guy that likes other guys. It's strange.

thats what im saying.

he was so mild and polite... basically just said he wont kneel because he feels its an affront to those who risked their lives.

Are we not allowed to have our own opinions? is free speech dissapearing with the advent of social media and all this public shaming?

[Patrick Chewing]

why do you always lean on personal insults as a response when someone uses logic to disprove your shit opinion?

and stop projecting your insecurities on me. i feel like you hate blacks bc you tried so hard to be one and were never accepted, so now you despise them.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c4/91/44/c49144fff30402292c73288947968186.jpg

[beermonster]

So has freedom of speech already been abolished by our new snowflakes overloards? There is absolutely zero controversial in Brees` statement. You can like it, you can not like it. Seriously, what`s going on here? Where will all this end?

[Pointguard]

thats... not true at all.

especially when we talk rates. even poor countries like china and india dont have gang warfare like african americans do so it isnt just about money.

It's the thug culture.

To ask you to understand historic and social dynamics is a bit too much. Blacks had their language beaten out of them, their historical connections stolen, their culture stolen, their parental love stolen, were lynched, have education still telling lies, served this country and lied to that it will be better after they served it. Their leaders killed. Their successful neighborhoods destroyed with impunity. Had the best white minds create false theories to undermine them. Everything that carried love, confidence, building, respect and sharing was beaten out of blacks literally. AND YOU are comparing them to cultures that were building for thousands of years.


It really is amazing the stark difference between poor hispanic & AA vs chinese & indian. Theyre both poor, but the latter put a HUGE emphasis on education and respect, while the former dont at all. There is nobody on the planet that has more taken away from them. The Natives at least kept their language and history.

[ThatCoolKid]

So has freedom of speech already been abolished by our new snowflakes overloards? There is absolutely zero controversial in Brees` statement. You can like it, you can not like it. Seriously, what`s going on here? Where will all this end?

He's free to say what he wants. And others are free to criticize him :confusedshrug:

You sound hella mad, snowflake. You triggered?

[Pointguard]

I find this bizarre. He didn't say anything racist. Just because some people are so sensitive that their little feelings got hurt he has to apologize. This is so stupid. Are we dealing with men or babies? If you are a man you can't be this sensitive unless your that other type of guy that likes other guys. It's strange.

While I agree with this sentiment, I'm not the offensive line protecting him. If they take offense it doesn't matter what we think. They feel like they are in the trenches with him.

[tpols]

There is nobody on the planet that has more taken away from them. The Natives at least kept their language and history.

the natives... did not keep their language. The aztecs, mayans, and million tribes in between didn't speak spanish my guy.

:biggums:

that was a white man pass down, just like english was to you. Furthermore, they were totally obliterated in the same way, reservations are chock full of drug abuse, suicide, and violence.

But either way, if you look at africa... or central / south america, where white people do not rule, those places are still utter hellholes.

You act like africa was some beacon of prosperity... when in reality it's a mad max style territory rife with bloodshed and war.

:facepalm

[Im Still Ballin]

the natives... did not keep their language. The aztecs, mayans, and million tribes in between didn't speak spanish my guy.

:biggums:

that was a white man pass down, just like english was to you. Furthermore, they were totally obliterated in the same way, reservations are chock full of drug abuse, suicide, and violence.

But either way, if you look at africa... or central / south america, where white people do not rule, those places are still utter hellholes.

You act like africa was some beacon of prosperity... when in reality it's a mad max style territory rife with bloodshed and war.

:facepalm

You are aware of colonialism in Africa, right?

Related Reading -- Colonisation of Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonisation_of_Africa)
Related Reading -- Scramble For Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_Africa)

[beermonster]

He's free to say what he wants. And others are free to criticize him :confusedshrug:

You sound hella mad, snowflake. You triggered?

Obviously he was not free to say what he wants when his statement created an out of this world uproar and shots were fired at him from all kinds of directions. People didn`t say "fine that his his opinion, but I disagree let me express my point of view". No he was denounced as as bad human being and had to appologize. I don`t think you understand freedom of speech.

[Patrick Chewing]

While I agree with this sentiment, I'm not the offensive line protecting him. If they take offense it doesn't matter what we think. They feel like they are in the trenches with him.

So he should lie because his offensive linemen may not like it and in turn not protect him? Wow.

[Pointguard]

So has freedom of speech already been abolished by our new snowflakes overloards? There is absolutely zero controversial in Brees` statement. You can like it, you can not like it. Seriously, what`s going on here? Where will all this end?

Its not at that level. At least I hope not. Its not like Kap taking a knee, even though most people totally underestimated that. And face it, there are a lot of people who have no idea as to why people are rioting on this board.

[tpols]

You are aware of colonialism in Africa, right?

Related Reading -- Colonisation of Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonisation_of_Africa)
Related Reading -- Scramble For Africa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_Africa)

From your own source:


In 1870, only 10 percent of Africa was under formal European control. by 1914 this had increased to almost 90 percent of the continent

Thats a very recent time period. So they did have "1000s of years" to build a society capable of standing toe to toe with others. But they were still incredibly behind.

[Pointguard]

So he should lie because his offensive linemen may not like it and in turn not protect him? Wow.

No. but he should be aware of the times and what might offend his teammates and peers. Which he has just cleared up.

[ThatCoolKid]

Obviously he was not free to say what he wants when his statement created an out of this world uproar and shots were fired at him from all kinds of directions. People didn`t say "fine that his his opinion, but I disagree let me express my point of view". No he was denounced as as bad human being and had to appologize. I don`t think you understand freedom of speech.

If someone has freedom of speech and says they support hitler - then i have freedom of speech to call them a nazi. You are a literal snowflake :lol

People are free to say what they want - freedom of speech does not guarantee there will not be consequences.

[Im Still Ballin]

From your own source:

The effects of colonisation linger on, still to this day.

Wasn't too long ago Apartheid was around.

[ThatCoolKid]

So he should lie because his offensive linemen may not like it and in turn not protect him? Wow.

There are consequences for your actions Chewing. All you right wingers talk about self-determinism when it comes to black people, but as soon as its one of ur white buddies all the excuses come out. Brees made a choice - now he gets to live with it. That's life Chewing. Deal with it.

[Patrick Chewing]

No. but he should be aware of the times and what might offend his teammates and peers. Which he has just cleared up.

I'm not saying I disagree with why he did it. But imagine a world where you cannot be yourself for fear of alienating others. It ain't right.

[ThatCoolKid]

I'm not saying I disagree with why he did it. But imagine a world where you cannot be yourself for fear of alienating others. It ain't right.

You've imagined the world of LGBTQ+ persons quite well Chewing. You are growing :cheers:

[bladefd]

I find this bizarre. He didn't say anything racist. Just because some people are so sensitive that their little feelings got hurt he has to apologize. This is so stupid. Are we dealing with men or babies? If you are a man you can't be this sensitive unless your that other type of guy that likes other guys. It's strange.

Kneeling during the anthem has nothing to do with disrespecting the flag or disrespecting the nation. Now if you were raising your middle finger or turning around & sticking your a$$ up in the air or something, yes that would be insulting. Kneeling by itself is not an insult though

[Patrick Chewing]

There are consequences for your actions Chewing. All you right wingers talk about self-determinism when it comes to black people, but as soon as its one of ur white buddies all the excuses come out. Brees made a choice - now he gets to live with it. That's life Chewing. Deal with it.

I hope you say the same thing to Black America as they continuously lead the nation in crime statistics. Actions have consequences.

[ThatCoolKid]

I hope you say the same thing to Black America as they continuously lead the nation in crime statistics. Actions have consequences.

Individual issues require individual fixes. Systemic issues require systemic fixes.

[Patrick Chewing]

Individual issues require individual fixes. Systemic issues require systemic fixes.

:lol


Wouldn't have expected any other kind of response. Deflect, deflect, deflect.

[ThatCoolKid]

:lol


Wouldn't have expected any other kind of response. Deflect, deflect, deflect.

When you look upon the truth and see trickery - you are truly lost. I pray for you Chewing. That you may find your way.

[sd3035]

Individual issues require individual fixes. Systemic issues require systemic fixes.


Agreed. The sytemic issue is mostly liberals convincing blacks that they are still being oppressed and can't make it on their own

They need encouragement instead of being told they have no chance in life, and to just sit back and accept government handouts that are just enough to survive

To top it off, the liberal media puts a priority on promoting negative, hate filled black music which poisons the minds of the youth

https://i.ibb.co/dbQwpSL/Screenshot-2020-06-04-lbj-racist-quotes-2-jpg-WEBP-Image-589-350-pixels.png

[MMM]

Some reasons not to stand

The military is not supported and are sent to unnecessary wars for multiple times

When they come home, a number of them fall through the cracks and aren't supported, some showing apparent mental health issues

I feel like every American soldier deserves compensation for the lie that the Iraq war was

[Pointguard]

the natives... did not keep their language. The aztecs, mayans, and million tribes in between didn't speak spanish my guy.

:biggums:
that was a white man pass down, just like english was to you. Furthermore, they were totally obliterated in the same way, reservations are chock full of drug abuse, suicide, and violence.

But either way, if you look at africa... or central / south america, where white people do not rule, those places are still utter hellholes.

You act like africa was some beacon of prosperity... when in reality it's a mad max style territory rife with bloodshed and war.

:facepalm You totally missed the point and I'm not going to let ignorance rule the day. You likely live around AA and you never tried to read, understand or educate yourself about them. But pass off all types of negativity about them in your ignorance. And when Blacks succeeded the towns were set ablaze - read Black Wall Street, Rosewood, Red Summer of 1919. They actually bombed a small city in Oklahoma when a black community was totally self sufficient. Who else actually had their communities bombed in America? And this was based on hate that they had their own banks.

[RRR3]

You totally missed the point and I'm not going to let ignorance rule the day. You likely live around AA and you never tried to read, understand or educate yourself about them. But pass off all types of negativity about them in your ignorance. And when Blacks succeeded the towns were set ablaze - read Black Wall Street, Rosewood, Red Summer of 1919. They actually bombed a small city in Oklahoma when a black community was totally self sufficient. Who else actually had their communities bombed in America? And this was based on hate that they had their own banks.
This shit isn’t taught in school. I didn’t learn about Black Wall Street until college. Maybe I learned in high school and forgot though but I remember it feeling like a new subject to me when I learned about it in college.

[Patrick Chewing]

When you look upon the truth and see trickery - you are truly lost. I pray for you Chewing. That you may find your way.

I'm right where I need to be. When the young'ins grow older and wisen up, they'll finally truly be woke.

[hateraid]

Bottom line, if you don't fall into the masses then you shouldn't have a voice. I don't agree with Brees, but I will not silence him

[Im Still Ballin]

This shit isn’t taught in school. I didn’t learn about Black Wall Street until college. Maybe I learned in high school and forgot though but I remember it feeling like a new subject to me when I learned about it in college.

Pretty crazy.

[Pointguard]

This shit isn’t taught in school. I didn’t learn about Black Wall Street until college. Maybe I learned in high school and forgot though but I remember it feeling like a new subject to me when I learned about it in college.

Yes I doubt most people have it in their formal education at all. Frederick Douglass barely gets taught. In college I was amazed at how great he was when I did a college paper.

[ThatCoolKid]

Bottom line, if you don't fall into the masses then you shouldn't have a voice. I don't agree with Brees, but I will not silence him

No one is silencing him. He is being criticized for what he chose to say by people exercising their own freedom of speech.