fuzzygobo
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I got to see something really nice about how this country CAN be. All it needs is a chance to breathe.
Sunday I got to see my first baseball game since I was 13. 2,000 fans packed in a minor-league stadium. The visiting team was from Quebec, Canada.
First, it was wonderful to see everybody in the stands, and everybody on the field, standing in respect for each country's national anthem. No sitdowns, no one-knees, no walkouts.
Both teams playing their hearts out. No celebrity egos, no scandals about who was sleeping with who, no closet skeletons of steroid abuse or gambling. Very competitive, closely-matched game down to the last inning. (We won 8-7, but excellent sportsmanship on both sides).
2,000 fans, from all walks of life, every race, color and creed united for the love of the game. All political affiliations and ideologies left at home. Play ball.
I've seen America's true colors. In spite of claims to the contrary, they're still red, white, and blue. And how appropriate to see them on display over the July 4 weekend.
Sunday I got to see my first baseball game since I was 13. 2,000 fans packed in a minor-league stadium. The visiting team was from Quebec, Canada.
First, it was wonderful to see everybody in the stands, and everybody on the field, standing in respect for each country's national anthem. No sitdowns, no one-knees, no walkouts.
Both teams playing their hearts out. No celebrity egos, no scandals about who was sleeping with who, no closet skeletons of steroid abuse or gambling. Very competitive, closely-matched game down to the last inning. (We won 8-7, but excellent sportsmanship on both sides).
2,000 fans, from all walks of life, every race, color and creed united for the love of the game. All political affiliations and ideologies left at home. Play ball.
I've seen America's true colors. In spite of claims to the contrary, they're still red, white, and blue. And how appropriate to see them on display over the July 4 weekend.