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Letterman [268]
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Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 11:48 AM
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Before we get on these sites and express our opinions about ones actions, I ask that we take for one second a look at the other side, put yourself in their shoes and finally ask yourself how would you feel and what would you do. I’m an African American man born in Hempstead New York. In 1980 at the age of 10 my father decided that the family was moving from New York to Mullins, South Carolina. Growing up in Mullins was a big culture shock from the life I was use to in New York. Cropping tobacco, picking cucumbers and slopping hogs was very hard work for a 10 year old boy coming from the big city. I noticed then that My grandfather treated the Caucasian men that would come pick up myself and my cousins to work in their Tobacco fields for $25 a day as if they were better than himself. They would refer to him and my cousins and me as boys instead of our names.
Leaving Mullins after graduating from High School and Joining the Army, My first duty station after Basic Training was in Fort Polk, Louisiana. On the first day of arrival I and a fellow new solider meet with our new First Sargent. The first words out of his mouth was “look I’m a Red Neck like most of the folks in this area, there is a little town outside of the base called Pickens I advise you not to go there they don’t like Blacks there so don’t get caught there”. A few weeks later myself and a few other soldiers were outside of base after duty in uniform in Leesville, Louisiana looking for a restaurant we had heard about to eat. We stopped at a gas station and I decided to walk over to ask this Caucasian gentleman for directions. I walked over and asked the gentleman did he know where this particular restaurant was located his response was “ N……… if you don’t get out of my face” I froze couldn’t move, never in my 19 years on this earth had I ever had such blatant racism thrust into my face. I was so in shock and in fear what would have happened if I had told the other soldiers that I didn’t say anything about it until we returned to base. Was I not a solider representing/fighting for our flag? Obviously to some what the flag stands for does not mean the same for me in their eyes. After Desert Storm I decided to go to college and went on to serve an additional 9 years as an Officer in the US Army.
I told my story to say this about this issue. (1) Some of you have to stop saying that this is a sign of disrespect to the flag because a lot of people out here don’t feel that the flag means the same for all of us. (2) Colin has stated that this is not about the flag it’s about bringing awareness to the injustices that are being committed against people of color. (3) Why do some of you talk more about the flag than the reason why he is knelling? Is the flag more important to you than the injustices that are being committed? (4) What if it was people who looked like you were the ones theses injustices are committed against? How would you feel? What would you do? Colin is my fraternity brother and I commend him for knelling for others and his platform is no issue for me and I’m an honorably discharged US Army Veteran. I fought for the right for Colin or whoever else chooses to protest what they feel is not right for all in this country. Go Tigers!
Sorry for the wall and the subject I wanted to respond to the knelling message I saw on here this morning.
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Friendly suggestion ---
Sep 25, 2017, 11:51 AM
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Please edit and make paragraphs. It's difficult to read a wall of text.
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Taking a knee during a national anthem means something to
Sep 25, 2017, 11:54 AM
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you, and it means something else to other people.
You are going to have to learn to live with that and let it work itself out.
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Letterman [268]
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Re: Taking a knee during a national anthem means something to
Sep 25, 2017, 12:12 PM
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So exactly what do I need to live with? I know that we as a people have the right to conduct peaceful protest and as a Veteran that platform is no problem for me knowing that the reason is for the best interest of everyone who cares about the injustices being committed. Again the question is asked whats more important to you the flag or the injustices being committed?
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All-In [30897]
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I see.. a bunch of wealthy entertainers will fix injustice
Sep 25, 2017, 12:22 PM
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I am done with the nfl after last Sunday. My voice will be heard when I click the button to watch something else.
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As much as you say they have a right to protest, others have
Sep 25, 2017, 4:23 PM
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that same right to not agree. They can react by booing, turning off the tv or with any other non-violent action. That right, for all citizens, was earned by those that have fought for this country.
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Re: Protest***
Sep 25, 2017, 11:54 AM
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Commissioner [923]
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Thanks for posting.
Sep 25, 2017, 11:57 AM
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Long post to read but walking in your shoes would have been different for me indeed. Thanks for your service!
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Colin shat the bed when he wore a Castro shirt
Sep 25, 2017, 12:05 PM
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Not only for him but the movement he tried starting.
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Legend [15925]
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Fair point for sure***
Sep 25, 2017, 12:19 PM
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tl;dr
Sep 25, 2017, 12:08 PM
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To the OP: unless you're black you really can't understand why these guys would refuse to acknowledge America's greatness. Me, you, and all other white people should just leave this one alone. hth
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Re: tl;dr
Sep 25, 2017, 12:15 PM
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It wasn't formatted very well, but in his text the OP said he was an african american male born in 1970. Moved south at the age of 10 and exposed to racism as a member of our armed forces.
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Ah, thanks for the executive summary
Sep 25, 2017, 12:21 PM
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And thank you to the OP for your service.
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Re: tl;dr
Sep 25, 2017, 12:19 PM
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Thank you for your service and I am sorry about your suffering. However, there is a right way to do things and a wrong way. Kapernick picked the wrong way and was very arrogant about it. These overpaid athletes are a small voice in society but are trying to dictate their beliefs to nation by being unpatriotic to the country that made them free and millionaires. No support whatsoever. We should boycott all NFL games and let their salaries be reduced. Maybe then they can see how thankful they should be that they were born American.
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Legend [17337]
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Good perspective.
Sep 25, 2017, 12:12 PM
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Thanks for posting.
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Legend [15925]
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Thanks for your post and your service.
Sep 25, 2017, 12:17 PM
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This is the kind of post that should result in thoughtful response. I hope that is the case.
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If the flag has become less important than the injustices
Sep 25, 2017, 12:18 PM
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committed under it, we have already lost the war.
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Which of the many wars we're fighting are you speaking of?
Sep 25, 2017, 12:27 PM
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Asking for a friend who is sick of spending trillions we don't have to help people who hate us.
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The on-going war within ourselves to live up to these words.
Sep 25, 2017, 3:31 PM
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Allegiance
United
Republic
Indivisible
Liberty
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:21 PM
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What happened to you is inexcusable, and I as a white man obviously have not endured your same experience. At the same time I feel as though things are much better overall than when you served years ago. We all know that racism still exists in some areas-that will never change, but it also exists among some blacks. I had a good friend(black)in education whose grandmother told him he could not trust whites.I guess I have seen disrespect for our country and flag not just from these protesters but from elitist left wing whites that it bothers me that respect is not shown. I would much prefer to see protests done in a different manner than disrespecting our country that both whites and blacks have honorably served. Thanks for your service, and, by the way, I went to basic in Fort Polk, which was HELL for both whites and blacks.
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You done messed up A-A-Ron! Thanks for your service though
Sep 25, 2017, 12:21 PM
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seriously....im young...my topic is a Key n Peele joke for you old racially sensitive people. It is 2017 not 1950. Our president is full ###### and you old people whether black or white still instill in your children and grandchildren the "fear of the other race"
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:29 PM
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First of all- thanks for your service!
I appreciate your perspective. I do not, however agree with it. As a white man- I've had many instances where blacks have treated me very poorly because of my skin color. I guess I'm failing to understand the point here. What is the tangible and reasonably attainable goal here?
From what I can tell- the goal (if there is one) is to erase racism all together. You can't fix stupid...
Please educate me on the goal.
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Letterman [268]
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:50 PM
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What I'm saying basically is that there is more hate towards Colin and the platform he choose to raise awareness than the reason why he choose to do it in the first place and if people would take a minute and look at this through the eyes of the people who are facing or could face these injustices, they may see things differently. Colin had more to loose than gain in doing this but yet he still made the sacrifice on the behalf of those less fortunate than himself.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:07 PM
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I heard what Colin said too. I also disagree with him.
And again- He has no tangible, reasonably attainable goal that I can tell.
I think he is extremely misguided at best... no hatred, but no respect for what he's done either.
I also don't think he had much to lose. He made a calculated political statement. Nothing more or less.
Again- No hate- just think he's wrong.
Now that I've taken another minute to think about this from his point of view- can we stand back up?
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:35 PM
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Find another way to protest or better yet do something that actually makes a difference.
The specific rule pertaining to the national anthem is found on pages A62-63 of the NFL League Rulebook. It states:
“The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem.
“During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition…
…It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses.”
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Re: There is no mention of the anthem in the NFL Rulebook
Sep 25, 2017, 12:52 PM
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NFL wouldn't enforce it anyway. Oh well
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:36 PM
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Good post. There is racism in this country among people of all color. For the most part I think the blatant racism that you described here has died with the older generation but it still exists and shouldn't be tolerated.
My only issue with Kaepernick's protest was that he only seemed concerned with a couple of incidents that made headlines and ignored the statistics as a whole that paint a different picture when it comes to cop/civilian interactions.
If you look at the rate at which law enforcement deals with minorities as opposed to whites the number killed at the hands of police should actually be much higher. Protesters should ask what is the best way to reverse that trend if they want to make a difference. That doesn't mean cops shouldn't be held accountable....
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:45 PM
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I think question number 3 is the most important one in this discussion.
Colin has the right to protest or speak out about any thing he chooses, however in this case he picked the wrong way to do it IMHO.
If he wants to help with injustices, choosing such a divisive way to do it is not the answer. That is why to answer your question, the focus is not on the issue he wants to bring to the forefront, but all the focus is on disrespect for the flag.
As you well know, many have fought and died so that he would have the freedom to express himself and speak out on issues. Although he, or you may not see kneeling during the national anthem as a sign of disrespect, many do. In today's society, I can assure you there are more people who will speak out on patriotism that there are who will speak out on racism.
I sincerely am sorry that you have had to face such racism in your life, and would also like to thank you for your service.
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What does this have to do with Clemson football?***
Sep 25, 2017, 12:46 PM
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He wrote Go Tigers at the end
Sep 25, 2017, 12:47 PM
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HTH
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Ahh of course.***
Sep 25, 2017, 12:49 PM
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No problem expressing concerns for what you feel are
Sep 25, 2017, 12:50 PM
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injustices, but for crying out loud have the IQ and common sense to do it in a better, more intelligent way. Disrespecting the homage to our country's great flag and what it stands for is just ignorant beyond belief.
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Take your screendoor of a post to the PR***
Sep 25, 2017, 12:51 PM
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 12:58 PM
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Saddens me that no one had actually answered this man's questions and instead want to point out grammatical errors. Just because the protest makes you feel uncomfortable doesn't mean that it's wrong. Too many on here have that way of thinking. And the man question is if we are protesting wrong then please tell us what is the right way? I think that question has been asked for years and I've never heard an answer.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:01 PM
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Aaron,
First of all, thank you for your service.
I have taken the last few days to try to look at this from all angles. The first thing I have to say to myself is that as a white guy, I have to remind myself that I am never going to fully understand what you have gone through. I think many of us, when this first started, thought it was just a big middle finger to our country and everyone who ever served in uniform. Obviously it is more complicated than that and we all need to realize that the very freedoms that you and others fought for allow for just this kind of protest.
I wish there was a way it the players could express themselves that did not include our flag or our anthem... there is so much good in our country, far more than the bad. While far from perfect, we have been the greatest grower of freedom that the world has seen it's history. Many of the people who have a problem with this protest just dont like the country as a whole being lumped together with the morons who do despicable things to people based on race...
But I appreciate it is the players (and anyone's) right to do so and I am thankful they have chosen a peaceful path to show their feelings/beliefs.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. The best path forward is for all of us to keep talking and to cut each other a break every now and then. One of the unfortunate aspects of social media is it can make 100 idiotic voices feel like 100,000. If the forces of reason and good will continue the conversation on a peaceful platform, we can continue to shrink their numbers and finally move forward in a permanent and healthy way.
So thank you again for sharing.. it is helpful to see some of the perspective from your eyes.
God Bless America.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:02 PM
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Aaron: the great thing about this country is that if you don't like it you are free to leave! A totally negative post from you about this country. Again leave if you don't like it! History is history and things have changed but apparently not enough for you. The door is open.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:04 PM
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This man has a free opinion, one that he sacrificed years serving for your right to do the same.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:13 PM
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Wow so I need to leave and don't like the country because I believe in peaceful protest and equality for all No sir I think not maybe you should take your own advice.
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The bottom line is
Sep 25, 2017, 1:06 PM
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The NFL is a business. If you take your politics to any other employer and risk alienating that employers customer base, you'd be subject to discipline if not outright firing. The NFL should have handled this and nipped this in the bud as soon as Kapernick did it but they didn't to try and avoid controversy. Now controversy has slapped them square in the mouth. I personally won't watch another game until all of it gets handled and Goodell is fired. I watch football to get away from all the other nonsense. I don't care about these guys political opinions and I certainly won't support people that dishonor the flag.
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Their bosses have come out in support, so that issue is null
Sep 25, 2017, 1:58 PM
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First of all, thank you for your service, brother
Sep 25, 2017, 1:15 PM
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Having said that, I have a unique perspective. Im a retired Marine, 5 combat deployments as a grunt, two tours as a DI at Parris Island. I am also a proud SCSU Bulldog graduate who was the first white member of the Marching 101 from 1987 to 1990 as a snare drummer. I have experienced the racial issue from the other side when a bottle was thrown at me from the third floor of Bethea Hall and called a cracker for walking with a black girl at night.
At FAMU, marching into stadium, had a soda thown on me, at NC A&T, I was hit in face by a large apple leaving stadium. My brothers on the 101 had my back and are lifelong friends. However, at two concerts, my wife and i have heard the, "####, what is that fine sister doing with him?".
By NO means am I saying that whites have or do endure anywhere near the discrimination or racism that Blacks have faced. Not even close. However, until all sides of this issue address the insecurities, pathology, and negativity that we all battle, we will get nowhere. The far right and far left are equally culpable here. Nobody addresses any issue WITHIN their community without blaming others. We are together in this jungle of life but so many see things only through the lens of color. You are much more than a color. You are an individual like me and everyone else. Until the group think stops in our nation from ALL sides, the clear headed, fair, silent majority will suffer socially.
I cannot spend my life being only an Italian American. I am me. That is my heritage. However, good human beings are my brothers. There is trash of all races that i have no use for. The worth of us as people rests on us as individuals, not as our race.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:18 PM
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I protest that you cannot form paragraphs. You missed Composition in High School or Community College?
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:22 PM
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Aaron, i grew up in the county next to you, i was also born around 1970. I also picked cucumbers, hard as hell in that hot summer sun. (I never did tobacco or hogs> my parents did along with cotton. My mama grew up in a house with dirt floors and were sharecroppers)
Growing up, i dated several black girls. And i will say, that a few of their parents didn't like me because of one reason. I'm white. I dated one that I really liked, but when i found out her brothers had jumped an ex because he was also white, i backed off of that. Although i really liked her, i also love me. ??
My point is racism exists everywhere, although I don't think it's nearly as bad as it was 20 years ago.
When I ride through Mullins now, i almost always see blacks and whites hanging out together. 20 years ago, white people hung out at the Hardees and it was only white people.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:26 PM
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The flag and anthem should unify us as Americans, no matter the imperfections and injustices within our great country. Government can not control the thoughts and actions of it's citizens and will never be able to make life fair for it's people. At the very best, it can provide a framework for liberty and opportunity. It is then up to the individual to overcome the obstacles of life, whether it be race, disability, gender, or economic and social barriers. In this regard, America has no rival.
Racism exists worldwide and discrimination against others that look, act, or sound differently is part of human nature, and that will never change. It's a sad irony that some have allowed hatred to divide them from the union.
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If you had used this, say, 6 times
Sep 25, 2017, 1:30 PM
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I still wouldn't have read that, but it'd look more aesthetically pleasing as I ignored it.
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Re: Protest
Sep 25, 2017, 1:37 PM
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The problem is you're pissin off the people who you
Sep 25, 2017, 1:37 PM
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would like to gain respect from.
The halfway racist cop in Alabama now has even less respect for you because he thinks you're disrespecting his flag.
I know that's not the intention but that is how it comes across to the halfway racist redneck.
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What if you're halfway ambivalent?
Sep 25, 2017, 1:51 PM
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Or halfway undecided?
Are those impossible, or redundant?
I'll wang up and glisten.
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All-In [48078]
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Aaronfcl dropped the mic on that one.
Sep 25, 2017, 1:54 PM
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That was insightful. He brings up a great point though which I said to a friend earlier who is very conservative. I said if they were conservative white guys taking a knee to protest abortions and some other conservative issues, conservative people would be saying how honorable they are. Now they just call those players thugs etc etc. Anyway, Arronfcl. Great post.
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I tend to doubt that.
Sep 25, 2017, 2:05 PM
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They'd probably be saying they agree with their stance, but its not the right time to express it.
I just googled why we even play the national anthem at sporting events anyway (here's why):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/09/24/how-the-national-anthem-and-subverting-it-became-a-pregame-tradition-in-america/?utm_term=.22cff153cb1a
I don't care about the NFL one way or the other; It's always been like two big companies playing against each other, and I find little entertainment in that. I hear teams being called "rivals" called all the time; a "rivalry" among any team that pays its players is laughable, IMO.
But I do wonder if the national anthem was no longer played at sporting events, would the millionaire athletes proclivity to protest the social injustices of the world (which I find quite ironic, but whatever) continue to something else? Probably not.
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I agree about your comment about the rivalry stuff.
Sep 25, 2017, 2:09 PM
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It seems contrived. I will read that article now though. Thanks
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Yes, by all means, consider the other side...
Sep 25, 2017, 3:12 PM
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Imagine being one of 765,000 committing your life to serving and protecting your community, putting your life on the line, going toward the danger, dealing with the most tense situations, the worst of society, the most frustrated...all for about $53k a year...but because a small percentage of the 765,000 made questionable calls, you are now vilified by people who play a game for a living for a league minimum $465,000 per year.
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Re: Yes, by all means, consider the other side...
Sep 25, 2017, 3:27 PM
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I my friend was a solider as enlisted and as an non commissioned officer. I again fought for the right for him to protest and commend him on doing so. Yes he has the money and he has put a lot of it towards this cause knowing and receiving the backlash from it. My question still remains, is the flag more important than the reason behind him kneeling?
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I am unclear what your military service has to
Sep 25, 2017, 3:40 PM
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do with this. Kapernick isn't vilifying soldiers, he's vilifying cops.
"is the flag more important than the reason behind him kneeling?"
The question doesn't really register with me. I disagree with the protest. I'm not comparing it to a flag.
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Re: I am unclear what your military service has to
Sep 25, 2017, 3:57 PM
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Sir, he decided to kneel to bring awareness to the injustices brought on by some of our Law Enforcement against people of color. Because of this, some are saying that he disrespected our Military/flag by the platform he choose to use.
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Oh. Okay, sure...some military will be greatly
Sep 25, 2017, 4:10 PM
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offended and some won't. I have never served and don't think I'm qualified to debate this.
He absolutely disrespected cops, by design. He said cops were the same as the Runaway Slave Patrol. He implied that cops are part of an inherently racist system.
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Re: Oh. Okay, sure...some military will be greatly
Sep 25, 2017, 4:35 PM
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Your saying he disrespected cops but have nothing to say about WHY he has in your words "disrespected cops" again is his or any athlete kneeling in peaceful protest more important than the injustices committed by the cops against people of color? People of color are dying from these injustices no one has died from the actions of Colin.
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You're wrong. I clearly stated why he's protesting and
Sep 25, 2017, 5:10 PM
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said that he's (in my opinion) wrong. Further, he has made the most threatened communities more dangerous by broadly condemning cops and undermining both their legal and moral authority. Your question illustrates it perfectly.
"Again is his or any athlete kneeling in peaceful protest more important than the injustices committed by the cops against people of color? People of color are dying from these injustices no one has died from the actions of Colin."
Injustices committed by "the cops"? So, let me ask you...how does it feel when people say black people are criminals? Kinda sucks, right? Even though they commit a disproportionate percentage of crimes, it's still a small percentage of the black community. Do YOU say "black people are criminals"? No? But "cops are committing injustices" is just fine. Not "a small percentage of cops." "Cops."
"People of color are dying from these injustices no one has died from the actions of Colin.".
381 blacks were killed by cops from 1/1/15 to 7/1/16. 732 Whites in the same period. How many of those police shootings saved a life? How many were possibly bad cop decisions? 20? How many were cops that just don't respect black lives? 5? How many were killed by black cops? Does that matter, or are you no longer black once you go blue?
How are there 756,000 cops in this country but over 18 months of open season police brutality on the black communities, they've only killed 381, but killed twice as many white people?
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Re: You're wrong. I clearly stated why he's protesting and
Sep 25, 2017, 7:11 PM
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Sir, it's a peaceful protest not to bring awareness too all cops because we both know that all cops are not bad but I see in your eyes he wrong for him to do so. If you choose to conduct a peaceful protest you should have the right to do so and I would feel the same.
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In the miltary, do you salute the rank or the man?
Sep 25, 2017, 3:41 PM
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Is it not the same with the flag?
True, people under the flag do many levels of good and bad things.
The flag stands for the best within us all, regardless of whether we achieve it or not.
Kind of like 'Best is the Standard'....sort of. 
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Re: Protest
Sep 26, 2017, 1:46 PM
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I can. My skin is light, but my heritage is part Scottish and part Blackfoot Indian. Both of which have been oppressed for centuries and neither side having slaves. Meanwhile, I have been persecuted by African-AMERICANS for being "white". My Scottish ancestors did not own slaves, they were slaves. My Native American ancestors did not own slaves, they were slaves and all but exterminated. Meanwhile, I have been told that *I* owe the African-American community solely on the color of my skin.
America is my home. The flag represents my home, the pledge is my prayer and the anthem is my song.
If I take time out of work when my pager goes off to protest anything, I lose the precious seconds that could save a life. If my wife takes time out to protest when she gets the call, a customer gets angry and she could her job. And there are millions of others, should they take time to protest when they get their call, that would have dire results.
I am not saying not to protest racism as it is a problem. I am not saying not to make a statement or even to use your status to be heard. I am simply saying, we are ONE NATION. United we stand, divided we fall. What kind of message do our children really hear when they are taught "One nation" and then see their "heroes" not showing the respect our home deserves? I served. I served for my country and ALL Americans. The message to end racism is greatly overshadowed by a display of disrespect to our home. I, myself, did not see an act to end racism when I first started seeing NFL players and NBA players kneeling. I saw a disrespect for the country I fought for and the home ALL Americans share.
Especially in this time of foreign tension and religious violence, we need to show the world that, while we have our issues, we still love our country. Stand. Our children and the countries who don't get the message don't hear what you think they do. They see a nation falling apart. Its heroes taking a knee (or stretching... really???) , not showing respect to what they see as the core of patriotism.
Stand. Stand tall and stand together.
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Re: Protest
Sep 27, 2017, 9:42 AM
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Sir, I understand and respect your stance on this issue. Racism towards anyone no matter their color is wrong and because of the wrongs of some in this country, Colin or anyone who feels that the social injustices being committed against people of color have the right to peaceful protest. Again we are spending time debating about weather or not his platform is disrespectful or not than on the reason why he choose to protest. I ask you Sir, Are the individuals who have the right to kneel in peaceful protest more of an issue to you than the individuals who commit the social injustices for which they kneel?
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