Augie Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Where's diversity and equality in the NBA? Caucasian discrimination. Token white players on NBA teams need to protest. Again....Based ENTIRELY on ability as it should be. Race is completely irrelevant, as it should be. Teams just want to win. Come on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Based ENTIRELY on ability as it should be. Race is completely irrelevant, as it should be. Teams just want to win. Come on.... maybe the Rooney rule should be adopted in the NHL.. this nonsense is tedious. hope TT gets it together on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Sure, racism still exists. The idea that someone is better/inferior based on the color of their skin is ignorant, disgusting and just plain wrong. Every person is made in the image of God, and has equal value as a human being. With that said... What this country needs is an HONEST discussion about race relations. Top to bottom. No holds barred. Not this "politically correct" crap we always get. We need a discussion that based on facts and reality, not emotion, fear and preconceptions. We need a discussion that seeks to actually STOP racism, instead of just flipping it around as some kind of retribution. We need answers that will bring us together, instead of segregating us further. As someone that lives in St. Louis (and fears taking his family downtown because of constant riots and protesting), I'm simply tired of generic and ambiguous comments like this. Be specific. If there is racial inequality in the criminal justice system, then prove it and let's fight it together. I'm tired of every problem being blamed on "white privilege" and "systemic racism" or some other nonsensical term. If a heroin dealer ends up in a high-speed chase with the police, he's putting himself in the position to be killed by law enforcement. End of story. It's not racial inequality. It's a criminal who is asking for it. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 maybe the Rooney rule should be adopted in the NHL.. this nonsense is tedious. hope TT gets it together on sunday Where the disabled Asian goalies in the NHL? Total inequality man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Is he concerned that African Americans are over represented in football at the college and pro level? Or the systemic discrimination against whites and asians in college admissions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What do you expect from a liberal from Seattle? Inequality exists, NFL players make more than McDonald's employees. Shut up and play football or we will turn off the damn channel. We want gridiron warriors not social justice warriors. Concussions aside, of the NFL stands the test of time, it won't be because of viewers with mindsets like yours. It will be your kids and grandkids. As a business, and a longstanding one, it's important to be ahead of the market. This may be a "prevelant" view of your generation, but it is. It the prevailing thought of those younger than you. Buckle up, the world is about to throw you for a loop as you age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Or the systemic discrimination against whites and asians in college admissions? Or the increased support of white nationalists and corrupt cops from the highest offices in our Nation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Racism primarily exists because we talk about it. Are there people pulled over unfairly? Sure I have and I am not black. I lived in a huge black and hispanic community south of DC during my high school years and certain people were hassled more than others and it had nothing to do with race. Certain people were thugs (any race) and acted like it and were treated like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Racism primarily exists because we talk about it. Are there people pulled over unfairly? Sure I have and I am not black. I lived in a huge black and hispanic community south of DC during my high school years and certain people were hassled more than others and it had nothing to do with race. Certain people were thugs (any race) and acted like it and were treated like it. You are not black... therefore the inherent fear you cannot relate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Or the increased support of white nationalists and corrupt cops from the highest offices in our Nation? Your funny.......................................... You are not black... therefore the inherent fear you cannot relate to. Slavery ended in the 1860s, segregation in the 1960's. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Your funny.......................................... Slavery ended in the 1860s, segregation in the 1960's. Grow up. I'm definitely older than you and I write and speak better English. Edited September 22, 2017 by EasternOHBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You are not black... therefore the inherent fear you cannot relate to. What inherent fear do you refer too? My best friend growing up was black and while I understand I was not him, we did everything together. Your charge that I don't understand because I am not black is a bit of an assumption based on my race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Your funny.......................................... And you can't spell...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What inherent fear do you refer too? My best friend growing up was black and while I understand I was not him, we did everything together. Your charge that I don't understand because I am not black is a bit of an assumption based on my race. You are not black. There has been a definitive problem with racial profiling and police stops when it comes to African-Americans. Simple... no matter how much you THINK you understand, these two undisputed facts (i.e. NOT assumptions) must mean you do not fully understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Give one example of inequality, just one. One does not affected every race, creed and people. Seriously grow some balls and man up. Protesting is for children. Tamir Rice case. How many white 12-year olds get shot by cops for playing with a toy gun? (And then have the cops lie about it for good measure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I really think some of these players don't understand how often the average person is being bombarded with this talk. If they did perhaps they would find it overkill and would stop pushing away viewers who don't want them using their job as a platform. It's easy to say something, hold up a fist, kneel, but it's much harder for that to have a positive impact on the majority of people. To do so the players that are deciding to use the platform would need to successfully demonstrate they fully understand ALL the inequalities and discrimination that takes place, not just their own. I'm not doubting that some of them have good intentions but the way they are going about it isn't going to have positive results. Black/white/red/green they could have much bigger impacts on a local level and use their fame and resources to change the direction of the youth of America. That's what I respect and enjoy hearing about. Seeing an empty act/comment and not having any insight to how the person perceives/understands the struggle just comes off bad on TV and in the media. Standing out for the sake of standing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Political. Hmmm nope thread about the Kicker and what he said. That is not political that is about the Buffalo Bills if you really believe the above. You're an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You are not black. There has been a definitive problem with racial profiling and police stops when it comes to African-Americans. Simple... no matter how much you THINK you understand, these two undisputed facts (i.e. NOT assumptions) must mean you do not fully understand. I'm not going to assume your background but I am fairly educated about racial profiling and how little it happens. The narrative a lot of times gets put forth by media and people run with it before the facts come out. Again how you act is a better indicator of how people profile you than your color based on experience. I have personal dealings that back this up and I am not making this up but you can assume what I do or do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) A kicker has the same right to express his opinion as any American. If you don't like it, don't read it. You don't have to agree with it. I presume those who don't like it also don't like Scott Baio and Ted Nugent using their bully pulpits to express their opinions. Naturally. Because to laud them for speaking out while condemning someone else would make you hypocrites. Edited September 22, 2017 by blzrul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) I guess this thread may be a microcosm of the issue facing the US. A person makes a seemingly thoughtful comment about a issue that's important to a large number of citizens and while some posts are equally as thoughtful, most are either sarcastic or hateful. It would seem that this issue is a long way from being resolved. I would guess that most here that wrote nasty comments are probably pretty decent people, but for some reason, they have some anger inside them. Sad. Edited September 22, 2017 by klos63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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