I dont see anything wrong with athletes addressing politics as long as they do it in the right fashion. They are americans just like everybody else so they have the right to say whats on there mind, and if that happens to politics, then they can. They do have to understand that millions of people are going to judge every word that comes out of there mouth, so they have to be extra careful, especially when talking about something as heated as politics. I think athletes have a powerful enough voice to address issues that maybe other people care about but are not heard becuase of they are in a position of less power. One thing i know for sure is that when professional athletes talk, people listen, especially over a controversial issue like politics.