besides encouraging racism, dividing a nation and promoting disrespect towards law enforcement and military.
people will be all over the place on this subject but what exactly is being accomplished positively by doing this?
besides encouraging racism, dividing a nation and promoting disrespect towards law enforcement and military.
people will be all over the place on this subject but what exactly is being accomplished positively by doing this?
It does absolutely nothing. Millionaires protesting the injustices of a system that made them millionaires. lol
The intent of the protest is to bring attention to the perceived problems in our society...at this point, though, the media and the president are making a bigger deal out of the protest than the reasons for protesting...
At any rate, I didn't think the Steelers were protesting anything...I thought they just wanted to play football...which they did...poorly.
Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.
Slapstick... I would agree your first statement... with emphasis on PERCEPTION... and you are right about the media, but in much broader terms (think perception).
agreed. i would put a lot more credence into the perceived problem if these players would actually do something to improve it.
right now, its just a situation that is making things much worse in a society that's already on the decline
although i support the military and law enforcement wholeheartedly, i would prefer all team stay in the locker room or eliminate the national anthem altogether for all sports
you cant force people have a sense of pride and respect for the country
These players and the NFL do a lot in their communities, I actually think people speaking out against inequality is making things better. It just seems bad because these societal issues are having a spotlight put on them, while a lot of Americans would prefer they just get swept under the rug. America is not all peaches and cream for everyone, their are difficult conversations that have to be had and these protests as well as others are forcing people to have the conversation. It seems people are more concerned with the worship of a piece of cloth than they are with ideals that the piece of cloth stands for.
Last edited by Mr.wizard; 09-24-2017 at 06:13 PM.
Perhaps not, but you can pay them to...
I don't think the DOD/NFL "paid patriotism" deal has anything to do with true pride and respect for our country...
Actually, my post was NOT about you...but, if the shoe fits, feel free to lace that &!+€# up and wear it.
We now live in a victim-driven society so anything involving perceived victimization should not be questioned
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