In support of the peaceful protests to help black lives

[Webmaster]

Let me first say that I am sorry this took me so long.  Since 2004 this forum has had rules in place that prohibits the discussion of race.   I’ve been trying to find a way to make a statement that fits within the boundaries of the rules and still conveys what I think needs to be said.   It’s been impossible and so I now will purposely break the forum rules.  Some will see me as a hypocrite.  Some may say I’ve waited too long and it doesn’t matter what I say.   I don’t care.   If this makes a difference and helps change one persons mind it was worth it.  

So I will now add my small voice to say I support the equal treatment and equal justice for everyone regardless of color, creed or sexual orientation.    I support the peaceful protests going on to help black lives in America.    Everyone needs to work to make a change in any way they can.   Protest peacefully.  Contact your local representatives in government and make your voice heard.  Most importantly…. Vote!   Support candidates who will make a difference.  Vote in every election.  VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!    If you are over 18 and not registered to vote, do so today!    Go to vote.gov for more information.  

The forum will go offline for 8 hours tomorrow morning as a small sign of support.   

When the forum returns we will move forward as a community with the same rules and restrictions in place.     Our forum’s rules aren’t going to change.   We don’t allow political discussion on this forum because it is far too polarizing and will cause conflicts and resentments that will destroy the community.  

Politics and everything going on in the world is a lot more important than football and what we focus on at FootballsFuture.com, but that doesn’t mean we should discuss these things here.   In fact, many members need a politics free zone now more than ever.    Most media outlets use political divide to boost ratings.  Almost every social media site is nothing but political talk.   This site will remain politics free.   

This statement will remain on the site, but it is not up for discussion.  Do not quote me.  Do not discuss it in other topics.  Feel free to contact me via PM with any comments, questions, or feedback.