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The Judge and Jury of Colin Kaepernick
A giant in plain sight
The Silent Majority is a powerful voice and movement in America. The folks who work hard at their jobs, log overtime while pursuing a side hustle.
From all walks of life, these people love their country, families, and communities. They’re also passionate about sports, rooting on their favorite teams.
The Silent Majority is not exclusive to one race, gender, or political party. The SM votes and raises their kids to leave high school for college, careers, or the military. They all want better education, health care, and safer streets.
The SM also believes in fairness and social justice, while yearning for a nation free of racism and hate crimes. Why wouldn’t they? I’d also bet most of these people wished Colin Kaepernick found a less divisive form of protest. For Kaepernick’s sake, as well as the sake of his cause.
The Silent Majority isn’t the ‘loud in the crowd’ type.
These people use social media to share recipes from scratch and leftovers. Ideas for birthday parties, summer beach reads, and herbal teas. The Silent Majority does not use social media to grandstand, shame, or escalate arguments.
When self-promoting and adversarial blowhards preach and denigrate, the Silent Majority walks…
