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Originally Posted by Ark2
I see this as the opposite of what Rosa Parks did. When faced with adversity, this coach chose to pack up and quit. I think that is the worst message you could possibly send. Has nothing to do with breaking the rules in my mind. The coach's actions showed the kids that when someone does something that you don't like, when you are faced with adversity, it's perfectly acceptable to give up and go home. I just don't understand why this decision seems to have the amount of support on this board that it does.
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How is this the opposite of what Rosa Parks did? I wouldn't argue that it's anywhere close to equal, but the basis of the action is nearly identical. In the face of racial intolerance both actors chose to go against the norm and engage in behavior that forced the issue to be addressed. The coach's actions didn't demonstrate that you should give up and go home, they demonstrated that you should put your foot down and not tolerate such racist behavior.