Where are the Heroes?

Many of the same people busy lauding Vin Scully for his 67 years of outstanding service and great storytelling are busy taking a dump on the values that made him great. Mr Scully is the quintessential American with values we should all emulate, so instead of just hashtagging his name maybe you should learn something. Vin introduced me to baseball. I listened to him every time I tuned in. I could've been doing my homework, staying up past my bedtime or listening through an earbud in my hood during class. But sometimes there was another gentleman in the booth who used to come in and take over, his name is Rick Monday. Nobody today really talks much about Rick Monday but he's a true American hero.

Rick Monday was playing for the Chicago Cubs in 1976. During this game at Dodgers Stadium two traitors ran onto the field with a flag doused in lighter fluid and were preparing to set it afire. When Rick realized what was happening, he sprung into action and prevented the flag from suffering a public disgrace. He has been a Dodgers hero ever since. I'm sure all Vin’s listeners’ hearts were beaming with national pride. Yes, all the Mexicans in LA too, that generation loved our country for the opportunities it afforded them.

An epidemic of treason is sweeping national sports and we must stop it. It's disgusting that it is happening and allowed to continue on full display by multi millionaire athletes. All the major sports leagues have monopolies and if the leadership decided to universally adopt policies that punish any disgrace to our flag or anthem by any player, employee or hired singer nobody could stop them. I believe if they fail to fine any offenders their sponsors should pull support and the public should boycott the games, memorabilia and whatever else. It's unconscionable that after months nobody has made a move,  not a fine issued, no public reprimand and nobody fired. This is the time to stand tall with your country and take pride and if you owners don't seize the moment you'll pass into obscurity and will have meant nothing because you were cowards. Be like Rick Monday and save the day!