I get called the “N” word by patients at least twice a month, so I don’t doubt his experience seeing as I actually live in the same skin as Kareem Hunt. I’m verbally assaulted and threatened by the same individuals I’m helping keep alive. I’m sure the same happens in NFL stadiums across the nation. He can’t react on the job just like I can’t. I’ve never let that slide outside of a place of employment. Not at school. Not on a basketball court. Not in the mall. I’m not interested in policing anyone’s reaction to bigotry. Our experiences shape who we are and how we react to things. Like I said, he should have sent his security out there to handle it. Oh well. It happened.

I can’t speak for Kareem Hunt on how he was raised. My father was always there though. Married to my mother since before I was born. They were high school sweethearts. He’s retired NAVY. Gulf War Veteran. He told me if somebody ever calls you that word you beat their ass and I’ll come take up for you. So maybe Hunt has a dad like mine.