Pride
10-26-2006, 09:22 AM
I have noticed a lot of people... well most people actually... complaining about those of us "realists" who aren't afraid to criticize a player, coach, or the organization altogether.
When we do so, usually making good points a long the way, we are met with comments like "If you don't like it, then leave!" or "You're not a true Bills fan"
Perhaps putting it in a different context will help some of you who only see things as black or white, fan or non-fan.
I love the USA. I would say that 99% of us on these forums love the USA. We love what this country was based on, the good times that it has provided (freedom of speech, etc), and the fact that we have a say in how the government is run (via voting for elected officials).
I also love the Buffalo Bills Organization. I love what this organization is based on, the good times that they have provided us (4 straight AFC championships), and I love the fact that if we speak loud enough, they are bound to listen (parking lots opening up earlier, stadium improvements, etc)
All of that said, I think a lot of people here tend to think that while it is completely acceptable, and in fact, OUR DUTY to question, challenge, and scrutinize our Federal, State, and Local governments... many people here feel that questioning, challenging, and scrutinizing our beloved Buffalo Bills organization is off limits.
Some would say that the greatest fans of America were and are the ones who loved it enough to challenge it. Dr. Martin Luther King, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln to name a few. Maybe what some of you should keep in mind is that those of us who consistently question what the Bills are doing... whether it be on the field or off, may simply love the organization so much, that we are trying to invoke change for the benefit of all.
This is perhaps a very long winded idea... but if you really think about it, it makes a lot of sense. Some of us question the Bills because we feel that it is our duty to not wear rose colored glasses all of the time... much like we, as Americans, question our government.
Thoughts?
When we do so, usually making good points a long the way, we are met with comments like "If you don't like it, then leave!" or "You're not a true Bills fan"
Perhaps putting it in a different context will help some of you who only see things as black or white, fan or non-fan.
I love the USA. I would say that 99% of us on these forums love the USA. We love what this country was based on, the good times that it has provided (freedom of speech, etc), and the fact that we have a say in how the government is run (via voting for elected officials).
I also love the Buffalo Bills Organization. I love what this organization is based on, the good times that they have provided us (4 straight AFC championships), and I love the fact that if we speak loud enough, they are bound to listen (parking lots opening up earlier, stadium improvements, etc)
All of that said, I think a lot of people here tend to think that while it is completely acceptable, and in fact, OUR DUTY to question, challenge, and scrutinize our Federal, State, and Local governments... many people here feel that questioning, challenging, and scrutinizing our beloved Buffalo Bills organization is off limits.
Some would say that the greatest fans of America were and are the ones who loved it enough to challenge it. Dr. Martin Luther King, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln to name a few. Maybe what some of you should keep in mind is that those of us who consistently question what the Bills are doing... whether it be on the field or off, may simply love the organization so much, that we are trying to invoke change for the benefit of all.
This is perhaps a very long winded idea... but if you really think about it, it makes a lot of sense. Some of us question the Bills because we feel that it is our duty to not wear rose colored glasses all of the time... much like we, as Americans, question our government.
Thoughts?