Professional athletes are regular people.
They have to wait at the DMV, go grocery shopping and pay taxes like everyone else.
While they earn more money than the average American, what really sets them apart from the masses is the fame that gives them a louder voice — particularly through social media — to convey their thoughts and beliefs.
But the voices of athletes should not be viewed as any more or less important. We must look critically at the messages being spread and not just assume a level of truth or importance simply because they come from those we otherwise admire.