UMAlum said:
Thank you GGNez. Im very suspect of anyone representing the extremes … on either side. I think most people tend to drift in one direction or the other and it therefore becomes easy to get folks lathered up. You bring a reasoned approach to our situation that many will not take the time to truly explore. What you are doing really takes some guts.
I appreciate that very much. I've dealt with some difficult reactions today from both ends of the spectrum. I tried, years ago, to state simply that being against bullying and sexual assault while also being an avid Grizzly football supporter were not a conflict. I was quickly shot down. Not much has changed except that I am much more difficult to shoot down now. I'm not interested in pleasing people or being liked. I try very hard to always be kind, patient, accepting, non-judgmental and helpful if possible. But, I no longer seek the reward of appreciation or being liked. I do it because it's the right thing to do. Period. It is total BS to be stereotyped as a Griz fan or Hauck supporter. It's also total BS to be aggresive or abusive in the name of Grizzly football. Seems reasonable. Whoever wants to fight against reason, logic and common decency is welcome to do so. It won't hurt my feelings.
Thanks for your kind words.
Go Griz!