I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace. Benjamin Watson More Quotes by Benjamin Watson More Quotes From Benjamin Watson In speaking with these pastors I am in awe and inspired by their faith and courage, comforting their congregations and family members, through sadness and shock they spoke of forgiveness for the arsonist and grace for tomorrow. Most importantly they spoke of being overwhelmed by support from people of goodwill and all religions from around the country. And they were humbled by what God has already done through this series of events. Benjamin Watson sports While I reserve judgement on the man arrested for this crime until proven guilty, the fact that black churches were burned to the ground is a reminder of the fear and pain so many communities have repeatedly experienced since emancipation, this trauma resides deep within all of us, black and white, in America. Benjamin Watson sports Conflict, when handled correctly, strengthens. Benjamin Watson correctly strengthens conflict I felt unworthy, and it's amazing how God kind of showed me that that's how we act as humans, and that's sometimes how we act in our Christian life. Benjamin Watson me god sometimes life By deciding to live our lives based on solid values and unwavering truth, we can leave a legacy for the young men and boys who want nothing more than to follow in our footsteps. Benjamin Watson live legacy truth men I know God has a plan for me. I don't know what it is. Benjamin Watson plan know me god I didn't know if I was going to be drafted, period. I remember sitting there and just praying that whatever God has for me to happen, and I didn't get any calls from anybody else the whole round. And then I got a call from New England five hours after the draft started. Benjamin Watson new me god remember I respect the police officers, but something you learn as a young black man in this country is that... life is a little bit different for you even though, on the surface, it seems to be the same. Benjamin Watson you man respect life There are certain teams in the NFL that have a certain aura about them, and there's a certain respect level about them. Benjamin Watson aura level about respect You've got a league with a couple thousand players or so depending on the time of year. Then you have 10 or more very high profile stories that are terrible stories and things that have happened. Benjamin Watson high things you time We all have the same problem as human beings. And it's something that we are born with, and we just see it manifest in different ways. And in this situation, it's racial. It's brutality. It's people breaking the law. It's the smoke, but the underlying fire is something that we all have to deal with, and that's our sin. Benjamin Watson smoke situation fire people We need to look at truth. We need to look at justice, and we need to look at righteousness. And let that be our guide going forward. Benjamin Watson need look truth justice You grow up a certain way, and you make decisions within your family, but then you go to college, and the decisions become harder. You are away from home, from the influence of your parents, dealing with peer pressure. There's a lot of stuff that goes on in college. Benjamin Watson parents you family home Sometimes listening is of greater value than speaking. Benjamin Watson than value listening sometimes We need to get our hearts straight. And after we get the hearts straight, we can treat each other straight. Benjamin Watson straight treat need get What I do is play football. What I do doesn't change who I am and who God sees me as. Benjamin Watson i-am me change god A football player at any level must set goals. Benjamin Watson goals level football-player football The captain thing was really an honor, and it was really flattering for me. It was really something that I didn't expect, and I would say that was the highlight of my career so far, being elected captain by my peers. Benjamin Watson say something me honor I have been pulled over, and I have actually worried, 'Is something going to happen to me even though I am a law abiding citizen?' That is a real fear and is something that we have to come to grips with. Benjamin Watson i-am me law fear The police officer's job is to respect the citizens that they are in control of. Benjamin Watson control job respect police
