Jackie Robinson Day and the Code

Major League baseball recognizes the importance of Jackie Robinson’s life, example, and extraordinary courage in the struggle for racial equality each year.  As he endured the jeers and insults of fans day after day, there was one afternoon in particular when some fans were taunting him in especially ugly terms.  At a critical moment in the midst of it all, the Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese  went over to Robinson and put his arm around him, sending a direct signal to everyone.  It was a gesture that spoke volumes.  Can you identify more with Jackie or Pee Wee? Or, are you in the stands heckling?  The Code says, “I will respect the dignity of every person…”  How does this apply to your life?