The professional athletes in the country, particularly NBA and NFL players, should take a second knee and thank God for the opportunity to become the richest black people that ever existed in the world. In all sectors of the economy, not just sports, there is no greater income inequality between the haves and the have-nots. That there is such a disparity between the ordinary black folks who hold the service jobs in the economy and the mega-rich black athletes is simply astounding. Of course, there are middle class black families with highly successful  positions in law, finance and multitudinous other occupations but they are a socio-economic minority. It is the blacks in the lowest quintile who are assigned an  identity – you belong here in the victim class because you are black. If you are white, you belong here in the supremacy class, notwithstanding you are an unemployed Appalachian coal miner. The power of the elites to identify, to decide who is to be loved and who is to be hated, dominates our society. If you are a black wealthy athlete, remember you are only a tool in the current manipulation of political power. Beware the Ides of March.

A second reason for a second knee is respect. Your ancestors, separated by an ever increasing dilution of consanguinity, nevertheless deserve your condign respect. Yes, they suffered, whether more or less than the Irish is a close question. Their sacrifice made a place for you in the greatest nation that God and enlightenment philosophers ever created. Are you not proud of their struggle to persevere in contributing to a society in which men, like yourselves, could enjoy the power and wealth that you hold? Are you not heady with power when you see Colin Kaepernick bring the progressive toady Roger Goodell to his knees. Can you imagine how your slave ancestors would stand in awe at your power?

Or would they, being very religious and humble people not thirsting for power but for a life thankful for family, love and respect for their fellow man, abjure your pompous power of the knee? No matter. Only elitist sociologists and psychologists who create identities for advancing their political and personal power can conjure what your ancestors may think if they could see your exalted position in society today.

Only when both your knees are dirty will you show the proper respect for your enslaved ancestors and reject your misplaced victimhood with a love of country that provided you with your wealth and power. Your guide is Rosey Grier and the Lord.