"What about us?" Part 1

It just never ceases to amaze me how dismissive some people can be.

I've mentioned and discussed it in previous blog posts but, again, I can never forget about it because it happens 24/7.

I realize these posts can come off as ranting or complaining but the only way for people to even realize there is a problem is to talk about it as much as possible. It's been my life campaign, if you will.

There was another football game tonight. My family and I attended, not so much to see the football players or the good game it turned out to be but to support the band at half-time. Early tomorrow morning they leave for a marching competition in Houston. The band director told the parents of his students that he planned on leaving early so that the kids could get a good night's rest before having to get up before the sun rose to get on a bus and be in Houston at the time they are to perform. Completely understandable. But when it came time to pack things up and leave for the night, the principal of the school went over to him and suggested that the band stay for the remainder of the game to "cheer the football team on."

Now, that's all fine and good but the question begs to be asked: What about the band? Do they not matter tonight, even if they have to leave at four in the morning after a long week, just to play a few songs over and over when a touchdown is scored? I can only imagine what both band students and directors think when people suggest things like that, something along the lines of "What about us?"