It doesn't mean it's right either.
In your original post I quoted, you made zero consideration for veterans who not only found it "less offensive" but actually supported the protest and agreed with it. That's my issue with what you stated, you completely ignored a percentage of veterans who didn't agree with you(and yes, there is a substantial number) because of your personal feelings.
Here in the bold is more bull**** that will get us no where. Calling people who protest whiners isn't going to make your point any more valid, nor will it actually end the debate or conversation. It's just childish bull**** from people who don't give a **** about those they don't understand, and don't care to understand. Furthermore, miss me with the "forced conversation" nonsense. If you decide to comment on the kneeling, but completely ignore the meaning of the protest, it absolutely says a lot about your character. You don't want to feel "forced" to have a ****ing conversation about people being abused by police? Your silence is an answer in itself. Your pushback on even addressing it is an even bigger answer on how you feel on the topic. Your excuses are weak.
You obviously have not seen my posts in this thread, or in other similar threads in the Tailgate. I have been discussing productive ways to resolve the issues raised by the protest for a long time. I didn't need to be forced to talk about it either.
No, I did not.
What I can say, when I see a spade I call it. And frankly, I'll take being petty over being callous and uncaring.