The play on which the red card was issued was the result of that loss of control. Balogun was in a tussle for the ball when he clearly stepped on and twisted the ankle of his opponent. That tussle caused Balogun to lose control of his body leading to the offending contact. The rules of soccer are clear, that the referee is not supposed to take into account intent for he can not truly know a player’s intent.

The reason I would question the assessment of the red card is the loss of balance caused by the tussle. But the stepping on the ankle in of itself is dangerous and could cause serious injury and as such was red card worthy.

To me the solution was and is an open dialog, with compromise as its goal. Both amongst friends and are elected officials. There truly is not much difference between our envisioned future. We all want enough to eat, a roof over our heads, and for our country and world to be a better place for our children in the future.

I choose to see a world where differences are unimportant. Since, Lennon wrote and performed “Imagine” it has become increasing difficult to do. But I personally choose to believe in a world where are differences are unimportant.

While I am not naive, I choose to see this vision as my goal in life. Without this belief that things can be better, we will lose our hope. I choose joining John Lennon’s group and hoping we can improve our lives. I hoping, “I am not the only one”

How is this better? Excuse me for a few minutes as I go on a rant… The Dilution of the […]