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I don’t view civil rights as a political opinion.
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Malcolm Jenkins could have called Drew on the phone, or texted him. He chose to create unrest publically to draw attention to himself, not much of a captain. Now, he states he doesnt want to play. Easy to do when u have guaranteed money. What a loser, I'd rather Jarius Byrd or Terbucky. They couldn't play, but they were good teammates..It's been a long time since Jenkins knew what struggling was....Give the money back , we'll sign someone whose focus is football.As a former political science major, this interests me. What do you think?
I'd argue that this so-called "vocal minority" consists of the least vocal people of all, and that is precisely why things have turned out as they have. We make up the vast majority of the NFL's fan base, yet are expected to sacrifice our needs and our opinions for the appeasement of the social justice mob. We're supposed to sit back and sit quietly while anyone who disagrees with the prevailing narrative of the day is falsely labeled a "racist" or "bigot," including arguably the best player in the history of football, until we completely capitulate. Yes, the NFL like the rest of the world is changing, and not necessarily for the better. Life will go on regardless of professional football, and with each passing fiasco, be it this or horribly lopsided officiating, I find myself less and less inclined to devote any portion of my life to it. Values matter, and the NFL certainly doesn't share mine on just about any topic.The idea that the quest for racial equality is "politicization of the NFL" or an "agenda" is incredibly tone deaf. 68 percent of the NFL are African-Americans. You can be P'Oed off all you want, but this has been long overdue and the fact that it makes some people "uncomfortable" is irrelevant. The NFL like the rest of the world is changing. Look at the polls. The majority of the country will no longer be held to the whims or biases of a vocal minority. Deal with it or don't watch. Football will go on without you regardless.
Guido, I have a serious question for you and everyone else that believes the destruction/desecratrion of public property is a justifiable expression of the First Amendment. To qualify this, I am second generation AMERICAN from Italian immigrants. My Grandparents were not treated kindly. Granted, slavery is a HUGE blight in the history of America. However, history is history; if you erase it you are doomed to repeat it. That is why concentration camps in Germany have not been destroyed. We cannot undo the evils of the past, but we MUST have the reminders so we do not perpetuate those evils. On another note, when an African American law enforcement officer kills a caucasian suspect, do I as a caucasian male of Italian descent have the same right do destroy public property? Can I rip down every street sign that says MLK Blvd; tear down statues of George Washington Carver and MLK; or destroy monuments at historically black colleges and universities without consequence or prosecution? If the answer to that question is "no," then there is your true example of "systemic racism."far from it
Demario is one of the most important voices out there, regardless of profession
in fact i would be more than fine if the recent uptick in the exercising of the 1st amendment caused some of our more regressive fans to peel off
there's really no benefit to the 'shut up and dribble' stance
I'd argue that this so-called "vocal minority" consists of the least vocal people of all, and that is precisely why things have turned out as they have. We make up the vast majority of the NFL's fan base, yet are expected to sacrifice our needs and our opinions for the appeasement of the social justice mob. We're supposed to sit back and sit quietly while anyone who disagrees with the prevailing narrative of the day is falsely labeled a "racist" or "bigot," including arguably the best player in the history of football, until we completely capitulate. Yes, the NFL like the rest of the world is changing, and not necessarily for the better. Life will go on regardless of professional football, and with each passing fiasco, be it this or horribly lopsided officiating, I find myself less and less inclined to devote any portion of my life to it. Values matter, and the NFL certainly doesn't share mine on just about any topic.
the 2nd part of your 'question' makes it clear you're not really asking a good faith question - i knew that when you implied that statues to traitors and secessionists are sanctified in some way,Guido, I have a serious question for you and everyone else that believes the destruction/desecratrion of public property is a justifiable expression of the First Amendment. To qualify this, I am second generation AMERICAN from Italian immigrants. My Grandparents were not treated kindly. Granted, slavery is a HUGE blight in the history of America. However, history is history; if you erase it you are doomed to repeat it. That is why concentration camps in Germany have not been destroyed. We cannot undo the evils of the past, but we MUST have the reminders so we do not perpetuate those evils. On another note, when an African American law enforcement officer kills a caucasian suspect, do I as a caucasian male of Italian descent have the same right do destroy public property? Can I rip down every street sign that says MLK Blvd; tear down statues of George Washington Carver and MLK; or destroy monuments at historically black colleges and universities without consequence or prosecution? If the answer to that question is "no," then there is your true example of "systemic racism."
There's a difference between preserving history and celebrating it. The concentration camps stand as a reminder of the evil that was done not as a monument to the past like statues are. Have you been to Germany and visited any of the camps? I promise you it is not a place of pride like confederate monuments are here.Guido, I have a serious question for you and everyone else that believes the destruction/desecratrion of public property is a justifiable expression of the First Amendment. To qualify this, I am second generation AMERICAN from Italian immigrants. My Grandparents were not treated kindly. Granted, slavery is a HUGE blight in the history of America. However, history is history; if you erase it you are doomed to repeat it. That is why concentration camps in Germany have not been destroyed. We cannot undo the evils of the past, but we MUST have the reminders so we do not perpetuate those evils. On another note, when an African American law enforcement officer kills a caucasian suspect, do I as a caucasian male of Italian descent have the same right do destroy public property? Can I rip down every street sign that says MLK Blvd; tear down statues of George Washington Carver and MLK; or destroy monuments at historically black colleges and universities without consequence or prosecution? If the answer to that question is "no," then there is your true example of "systemic racism."
The United Daughters of Confederacy. I really don't think this country can ever come to terms with it's two original sins: chattel slavery, and taking the land from indigenous people (who ironically share a close gene pool to the people certain politicians try to build a wall against).the 2nd part of your 'question' makes it clear you're not really asking a good faith question - i knew that when you implied that statues to traitors and secessionists are sanctified in some way,
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to reiterate for the umpteenth time - very few, if any, of the confederate statues were actually put up for 'historical' reasons - they were erected decades after the Civil War as propaganda to let the populace know who was still in charge. they were usually funded by small private groups and certainly not erected by any broad, civic insistence on memorializing the past
The Daughters of Confederacy. I really don't think this country can ever come to terms with it's two original sins: chattel slavery, and taking the land from indigenous people (who ironically share a close gene pool to the people certain politicians try to build a wall against).
Guido, I have a serious question for you and everyone else that believes the destruction/desecratrion of public property is a justifiable expression of the First Amendment. To qualify this, I am second generation AMERICAN from Italian immigrants. My Grandparents were not treated kindly. Granted, slavery is a HUGE blight in the history of America. However, history is history; if you erase it you are doomed to repeat it. That is why concentration camps in Germany have not been destroyed. We cannot undo the evils of the past, but we MUST have the reminders so we do not perpetuate those evils. On another note, when an African American law enforcement officer kills a caucasian suspect, do I as a caucasian male of Italian descent have the same right do destroy public property? Can I rip down every street sign that says MLK Blvd; tear down statues of George Washington Carver and MLK; or destroy monuments at historically black colleges and universities without consequence or prosecution? If the answer to that question is "no," then there is your true example of "systemic racism."
I have zero interest in tuning in to a political or social issue on Sunday. Guess I’ll be spending more time working in the yard.Yes, and not just a little bit. Miss Gayle's renaming of Dixie Beer has put me over the edge. The Saints no longer exist to me. Bye guys.
Not the Saints as a whole but definitely certain players. The way Drew was treated leaves a very bad taste. Just my honest feelings.