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Do take a moment and note both sides of this issue. We have an NFL team owner that made inappropriate remarks that resulted in a public apology from him. We have NFL players upset from his remarks and most likely are not taking his apology seriously or believe it was sincere.
It just seems like we have individuals of wealth, power, and influence who say derogatory things without consequences. Note that applies to both Team executives, owners, and players.
Thoughts?
It just seems like we have individuals of wealth, power, and influence who say derogatory things without consequences. Note that applies to both Team executives, owners, and players.
Thoughts?
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Posted 7 y ago
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James my thoughts are the entire lot of players, owners, coaches are as sorry as goat guts. The get paid a fortune to play a damn game. What is funny they will act all tough and they are bad asses but how many volunteered to be a real badass and go serve? Ranger Pat Tilman, by the way Ranger Tilman was KIA in Afghanistan. Those sorry sacks of cat shit dont have enough intestinal fortitude to post his picture on the big screen during the playing of the Anthem. No that bunch of cowards are sitting on their ass. just so there is no confusion NFL does not come on in my house. I don't have time or energy to watch a bunch of spoiled, un-American sack of shit.
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MAJ James Woods
I don't condemn an athlete of any sport for choosing to pursue a career in sports over military service in the same way I don't condemn a politician or businessman for pursing their career goals over military service. However, I also don't consider someone who protests, demonstrates, expresses themselves or speaks out on a topic as being un-American just because I disagree with them.
Otherwise, I'd consider all those Alt-Right White Nationalist groups, race supremacist groups, anti-abortion groups, anti-LGBT groups, anti-Islam groups protesting at mosques, and Tea Party as all un-American sacks of shit. But I don't consider them un-American. I just consider them sacks of shit for any hate messaging they spread or discrimination they promote.
My advice to the athletes of any color, stand and raise a fist just like it was done in the 60s. Would you respect their right to do that or is that also un-American?
Otherwise, I'd consider all those Alt-Right White Nationalist groups, race supremacist groups, anti-abortion groups, anti-LGBT groups, anti-Islam groups protesting at mosques, and Tea Party as all un-American sacks of shit. But I don't consider them un-American. I just consider them sacks of shit for any hate messaging they spread or discrimination they promote.
My advice to the athletes of any color, stand and raise a fist just like it was done in the 60s. Would you respect their right to do that or is that also un-American?
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Since this is my team and my hometown, I'll wade in....
The owner made a comment that in any other time or setting wouldn't have raised an eyebrow.
The players and others that are offended by what he "SAID" conveniently forget that he has almost single-handedly "DONE" many things for minority communities in this city. Many times, while these same players that are now calling him horrible have stood next to him while he did them. He has re-built schools, churches and community centers (without having his name put on them) because it is the right thing to do.
So, my 2 cents, is that in this hyper everything world that we are in... people are so quick to get offended, that they forget the good that people have done, and are quick to rush to judgement. Doesn't mean they aren't wrong to be offended, it is their right, but taking a 15 second sound bite to characterize a person's lifetime of service to their community probably isn't great.
Also, what makes me wonder is that he made this statement late last night or this morning, and we already have the NAACP having a livestreamed event calling McNair a horrible person, with Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green (Congressmen) present. Aren't they supposed to be in Washington? It is amazing how quickly they cobble these things together.
The owner made a comment that in any other time or setting wouldn't have raised an eyebrow.
The players and others that are offended by what he "SAID" conveniently forget that he has almost single-handedly "DONE" many things for minority communities in this city. Many times, while these same players that are now calling him horrible have stood next to him while he did them. He has re-built schools, churches and community centers (without having his name put on them) because it is the right thing to do.
So, my 2 cents, is that in this hyper everything world that we are in... people are so quick to get offended, that they forget the good that people have done, and are quick to rush to judgement. Doesn't mean they aren't wrong to be offended, it is their right, but taking a 15 second sound bite to characterize a person's lifetime of service to their community probably isn't great.
Also, what makes me wonder is that he made this statement late last night or this morning, and we already have the NAACP having a livestreamed event calling McNair a horrible person, with Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green (Congressmen) present. Aren't they supposed to be in Washington? It is amazing how quickly they cobble these things together.
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MAJ James Woods
Good points; however, no one is calling him a racist or implying he's a racist so it doesn't matter how many good deeds one does for the minority communities. He referred to NFL players as 'prison inmates' in a derogatory manner of a bad joke or bad hyperbole. I'll admit I wish more White and Hispanic players took a knee in unity in regards to the excessive use of force issue where this all began but I've been satisfied with their verbal support of their teammates expressing themselves as it's their right.
You say others are wrong to quickly characterize this man yet you just characterized Congressmen Sheila Lee and Al Green for being part of an NAACP event as if it wasn't already on their schedule before McNair made his comments. Think about that. Also note it's okay for McNair to have a public opinion to criticize others but for a representative of the NAACP does not have the right to a public opinion?
You're correct, no one should be passing lifetime judgment based off of one comment; then again, no one should be black balled from their career because they chose to protest an act or acts of injustice in their country.
One more quick history lesson....there was a time in American History that slavery and segregation was considered and publicly stated by owners, employers, community and political leaders as being charitable and generous to minorities. Think about that before declaring one cannot hold any prejudice or bigotry towards another sect of society just because they show public display of charity. I don't know or care how McNair truly feels but I know not to ever make presumptions based on history and personal experiences.
You say others are wrong to quickly characterize this man yet you just characterized Congressmen Sheila Lee and Al Green for being part of an NAACP event as if it wasn't already on their schedule before McNair made his comments. Think about that. Also note it's okay for McNair to have a public opinion to criticize others but for a representative of the NAACP does not have the right to a public opinion?
You're correct, no one should be passing lifetime judgment based off of one comment; then again, no one should be black balled from their career because they chose to protest an act or acts of injustice in their country.
One more quick history lesson....there was a time in American History that slavery and segregation was considered and publicly stated by owners, employers, community and political leaders as being charitable and generous to minorities. Think about that before declaring one cannot hold any prejudice or bigotry towards another sect of society just because they show public display of charity. I don't know or care how McNair truly feels but I know not to ever make presumptions based on history and personal experiences.
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