Enes Kanter didn't suddenly start speaking out last week. The guy has risked his personal safety and his family by actively and continuously standing up against one of the most brutal dictators in the world. @EnesFreedom 's dad spent 7 years in prison because of it.
@EnesFreedom He has shown more courage than all his critics could ever dream to have. And now he is rightly calling out the hypocrisy of those that exaggerate the issues here while profiting from much worse abuses elsewhere. That makes those who promote such selective outrage uncomfortable.
People who experience life elsewhere and know the reality outside the US also know that America is the freest and most tolerant country on earth so it bothers them when others ignore that context and make it seem like our problems are much worse than they actually are.
Anyways, I am glad he is now an American and appreciates the freedom we have here. And I hope he continues to speak out for those facing abuse around the world and applies pressure on those profiting from that suffering while delivering moral lectures here at home.
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