NCAA ban on mascots

[tomegun]

Wow! Rut's and Juulie's posts are very, VERY good! I grew up in a similar situation as Rut. When I wanted to play wiffle ball (one of my favorite things growing up ) it didn't matter what color my friends were. I just wanted to play. The amount of black people I went to school with wasn't really significant until middle school. I just didn't know any better. As an adult it affects me too much. It is sad but true.

With the right money and platform Juulie could give a speech like she just posted and make a difference. The sad part is she would probably get assasinated or at least death threats.

M&M, you are showing ignorance on this subject. I don't mean that in a harsh way, I just don't think you know. One visit to a church or 1,000,000 lifetimes in your shoes will NOT allow you to understand if you don't allow yourself to learn from someone who is an expert. I'm sure you've listened to an official who went through game situations. Didn't that help you learn? It is different but the same concept. It is almost like the stance you take, which is common (unfortunately), belittles how it can impact lives. The same opportunities are not there pure and simple.

I'm kind of blown away. I know Rut has it in him because he lives it while Juulie has to be very open to speak on this subject.