We should absolutely champion equality no matter someone's race, ***uality, religion, gender etc etc, I don't think any right minded person would disagree with that statement. The 'issue' with prolonging taking the knee for me doesn't come from it being a political movement (I believe it a social movement in it's core agenda) but it comes from the lack of tangible results. Short term, many months ago it showed solidarity and brought issues of diversity and discrimination into focus and conversations were had. As the months have gone on it has grown into a token gesture that nobody dare speak up against because they are automatically a racist. Les Ferdinand spoke against it a month or so ago and was applauded by many in the mainstream for stating the truth that it has lost its impact. To move on from taking the knee into more tangible differences with interventions and education at an earlier age, combined with people more likely to report any abuse they hear, is the way to go for me. Les spoke the truth but because he is black that is acceptable to say yet if he were white he wouldn't be listened to or would have accusations thrown his way. Because the majority of mainstream media have absolutely no idea how to tackle the issue they cling to supporting taking the knee because it's like their moral conscience to 'show support'. Like putting a few pence in a charity bucket and telling yourself you've done your bit so you feel all fuzzy inside. I don't like to say it but much like having a minutes silence for someone or something before a game, I just zone out for those few seconds and daydream. That is NOT because I'm racist, don't care about black lives, equality or anything like that but because it's lost its impact. Should they of booed? Absolutely not. Should we all pretend and not be able to voice how the message has been lost? Nope