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Trying to make sense of the NBA's decision to pull the All-Star Game out of Charlotte

After an unprecedented decision due to a controversial law, how should one feel? Where should the frustration and anger be directed?

I'm a sportswriter, not a political columnist. The last thing I expected to write about when I got into this profession was about how sports and politics intersect, and whether or not they should at all.

There are many things I claim to know a lot about. Sports — particularly the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers. Animals — especially dogs. GIFs. Social media. Video games. The Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Politics, especially in a case like this, is not one of those things.