With Halloween tomorrow, October 2020 takes its final bow and makes room for this year’s big event: election day.
This Tuesday will decide the fate of the United States for the next four years, making the choice between Republican candidate, Donald Trump, or Democratic candidate, Joe Biden.
Professional athletics and politics have, inevitably, intersected throughout history.
Athletes gain fame quickly, using their voices for platforms they are passionate about.
This morning, former NFL quarterback and 3 time MVP Brett Favre, tweeted his support for Trump:
“My Vote is for what makes this country great, freedom of speech & religion, 2nd Amnd, hard working tax paying citizens, police & military,” Favre’s tweet began. “In this election, we have freedom of choice, which all should respect. For me & these principles, my Vote is for @RealDonaldTrump. #Vote”
Favre also happens to be a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, my current school of study.
Favre and Trump also played golf during the summer, tying the knot on their forever friendship.
Where my views don’t necessarily line up with Favre’s, I am a fan of famous people using their voice and making an impact.
America is a democracy for a reason. It is next to impossible to get everyone to agree, but respecting one another’s opinions is part of common decency.
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