America is stressed, with big issues to deal with. But not to worry, football season is upon us.
100,000 people will fill the stadium, while 100 people will be protesting on campus.
The fans will tailgate and get drunk, while the protesters will get maced.
The athletes will be put on pedestals and their transgressions forgiven, while the the protesters will be put in jail.
The university will revel in the TV coverage and revenues, while the protests will be swept quickly under the carpets.
The athletes will be interviewed for their achievements, while the protesters will remain anonymous beyond a few seconds on the evening news.
Local TV will continue to devote a third of its air time to sports, while America's big issues are lost among the petty crimes, the pet stories and the anchor chit chat.
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