why I wont take a knee

Hear my heart: I am aware of the political climate right now and where many of my dear friends and family align. I've made a few comments here and there but honestly the situation with my mother is and must be primary for me. That being said, there is the "Take a knee" movement and its got the dendrites attempting to fire. Taking a knee in protest is protected by the first amendment - generally - and I have no quarrel with peaceful protest under this jurisdiction. But here is why I wouldn't do it myself - even if I were actively engaged in protesting for/against something for which I am passionate and able to devote myself to in protest. The ONLY time this chick takes a knee is to look directly into the eyes of a child tinier than me who needs my attention or because I am praying and or surrendering to God. All other causes get me standing firm and prepared to fight where and when necessary. The militant mix of Scandinavian DNA and faith equates taking a knee to "surrender" - putting me in a position where my enemy could take my head. So maybe its a cultural thing for me? Am I too bellicose? I'd just rather go out swinging my broadsword. (pun that last line all you want) - AGAIN. HEAR MY HEART - this isn't your alignment - but about protest itself - and how the mechanism of protest can incite the change you really want. Peace.
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