Some have used her stance as an excuse not to support Griner, to paraphrase roughly, “She doesn’t support America. Why should America support her?” Other platforms have said she’s getting this attention because of her fame — even though her “fame” hasn’t helped her thus far. They ask why she was in Russia in the first place. (Um, she needed to work?)
But why go on? Ultimately, it buttresses what I’ve already suggested about the futility of social media, except as a conduit for our own feelings and attitudes. Nothing more.
Vent, declaim, decry or advocate — that’s what we do in this country with or without Instagram or Twitter. But never forget that something very human is being terribly, heartbreakingly violated by this process, whatever or whoever’s laws have been broken.
And remember that whatever happens — or doesn’t — isn’t in our control, but in the hands of lawyers, diplomats and others like them who are not now or may never be able to disclose the full story, even if they succeed in getting Griner out.
One thing I remain certain of: It won’t take nine years. That’s my prediction, and I’m sticking with it.
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