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“We All Have A Responsibility to Make it Better” – Drew Brees on George Floyd Protests

Published 06/03/2020, 10:20 AM EDT

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New Orleans Saints‘s quarterback Drew Brees is the newest addition to the many NFL players who have spoken up about the ongoing nationwide protests.

 

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Words to unite.. A mentor of mine once told me that if you listen closely, the sound of children playing is the same no matter where you are in the world. The laughing, shouting, screaming, giggling… No matter what language you speak, no matter what your race, color, religion… the exact same. At some point we all change… The reasons… Our environment, experiences, education…The voices and influences around us. If you are reading this, you are probably one of those whose voice and influence is very powerful in the life of a young person. So when you ask what difference you can make in this world… It’s exactly that. Raise, teach, but most importantly model to young people what it is to love all and respect all. There is a saying in every locker room I have been in… Don’t just talk about it, be about it. Acknowledge the problem, and accept the fact that we all have a responsibility to make it better. “Your actions speak so loudly I can’t hear what you’re saying”

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Drew Brees Speaks Up Against the Ills of the Society

In what was an insightful post, Brees said that a substantive change can be brought about by first acknowledging that a problem exists and then taking up the responsibility to resolve it. Additionally, he said that we are all the same, irrespective of our language, race, color, or religion.

It is often our experiences, surroundings, and education that bring changes in our perspective and make us see our differences enough to discriminate. Thus, we must raise our children to love and respect all.

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The protests sparked by the death of George Floyd have questioned the injustice and discrimination deeply prevalent in society. Many footballers have also voiced their support to the protests.

Brees’s post comes in the wake of these protests, which turned violent in many places. Drew Brees is considered among the League’s elite quarterbacks. He has 547 touchdowns and 77,416 yards in his career so far. In March, the quarterback and his wife donated $5 million to coronavirus relief funds.

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