Be proud for the person, not what he looks like | |
History was made in the NFL yesterday after the Bears defeated the Saints. And then it was made again when the Colts defeated the Patriots.
It wasn't Rex overcoming poor performance demons and coming up big for Chicago. It wasn't Manning and the Colts defeating the Patriots to get into the elusive Super Bowl. No, not that great catch-and-run by Bush completed with a classless pointing the finger at #54. And yet it wasn't the amazing comeback for Indy being down 21-3.
The buzz is the first, and second, African American (or black) head coaches to reach the Super Bowl.
Now before you label me as a man that trivializes the accomplishments of minorities - hear me out.
Sadly, while it's 2007 and not 1967, racism still exists. It's just sickening, yet it happens every single day.
I think we continue to feed this animal a little bit when we blare trumpets, set off fireworks and circle in red things like the first of a certain race to reach the Super Bowl.
Personally I'm quite happy for Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith for making their first Super Bowl appearances and not happy for them just because of their race.
Note: If this is not something you can debate with a respectful, level head - I suggest you move on. | 
