Originally Posted by Tennisnut (Post 1823423)

I so impressed that these young men in professional sports would potentially sacrifice millions of dollars for a cause to make America better. Look at what happened to Kapernick! How many on TOTV would sacrifice or speak against the atrocities?Would you put your head down and not see what continues to happen?

Originally Posted by Leadbone1 (Post 1823425)

I could care less about the Milwaukee Bucks, but that said they should be protesting the stupidity of criminals that don’t know how to understand a simple order given to them by the police, rather than protesting alleged brutality by said police. If I’m told to stand down by the police and I resist arrest and go to bend over to get something out of my car, I expect to be tasered or even shot.
I’m totally tired of career criminals being turned into martyrs or heroes. They are not!

Originally Posted by Juliebythesea (Post 1823434)

We must stop shooting Black people
It’s not about sports
It’s about taking a stand against murdering people

Originally Posted by maggie1 (Post 1823447)

If the PGA had a 30% to 50% makeup of black golfers, as it is with other pro sports, then you might see the same response from them when a police officer kills an unarmed black citizen. As a former state trooper, I am appalled at what I've witnessed on television with these types of killings. Wouldn't you think the officers involved in these incidents would consider the consequences of their actions, i.e. mass rioting, millions in damages, defiance of authority, injuries, deaths, and on and on and on? There can be no defense for an officer that shoots a man in the back numerous times, when other options (taser, two officers overtaking the suspect) are available. Some will say that the guy was going for a knife in the car (something that hasn't been proven), but as the old saying goes, never bring a knife to a gun fight. If in fact he had been going for a knife, the shooting might have been justified, but certainly not in the back.

Aren't we glad that we aren't black? When a white person gets pulled over by the police, the first thing that eneters his mind is "Oh, oh - probably getting a traffic ticket", while the black when being pulled over only hopes he doesn't die. For the most part we are a racist society, for if we weren't we might understand and appreciate the reasons these pro players are ****ed off, instead of passing them off as unappreciative "thugs". LeBron James pays for college education at the University of Akron, for kids that complete his "I Promise Program". This young, gifted pro b-ball player is anything but a "thug".

LeBron James will pay Akron University tuition for qualifying students through his ‘I Promise’ program - New York Daily News

Originally Posted by maggie1 (Post 1823447)

If the PGA had a 30% to 50% makeup of black golfers, as it is with other pro sports, then you might see the same response from them when a police officer kills an unarmed black citizen. As a former state trooper, I am appalled at what I've witnessed on television with these types of killings. Wouldn't you think the officers involved in these incidents would consider the consequences of their actions, i.e. mass rioting, millions in damages, defiance of authority, injuries, deaths, and on and on and on? There can be no defense for an officer that shoots a man in the back numerous times, when other options (taser, two officers overtaking the suspect) are available. Some will say that the guy was going for a knife in the car (something that hasn't been proven), but as the old saying goes, never bring a knife to a gun fight. If in fact he had been going for a knife, the shooting might have been justified, but certainly not in the back.

Aren't we glad that we aren't black? When a white person gets pulled over by the police, the first thing that eneters his mind is "Oh, oh - probably getting a traffic ticket", while the black when being pulled over only hopes he doesn't die. For the most part we are a racist society, for if we weren't we might understand and appreciate the reasons these pro players are ****ed off, instead of passing them off as unappreciative "thugs". LeBron James pays for college education at the University of Akron, for kids that complete his "I Promise Program". This young, gifted pro b-ball player is anything but a "thug".

LeBron James will pay Akron University tuition for qualifying students through his ‘I Promise’ program - New York Daily News

Originally Posted by Tennisnut (Post 1823477)

SMH I can't believe some of the responses here. Is America so callous to not understand the issues here. Why are twice as many black men killed by police as white men. A minority of people are shot with wanton disregard. So many are also shot in the back. Whatever happened to "Do not shoot till you see the white of their eyes?" Apparently, its become "Do not shoot until you see the black of their skin!" What a sad commentary this has become.

Originally Posted by GOLFER54 (Post 1823464)

As I see it, if I were a police officer and a guy with a knife ignored my commands, kept walking to his car, opened his car door, bent down as if he were getting a weapon, I would shoot him.

Originally Posted by maggie1 (Post 1823447)

If the PGA had a 30% to 50% makeup of black golfers, as it is with other pro sports, then you might see the same response from them when a police officer kills an unarmed black citizen. As a former state trooper, I am appalled at what I've witnessed on television with these types of killings. Wouldn't you think the officers involved in these incidents would consider the consequences of their actions, i.e. mass rioting, millions in damages, defiance of authority, injuries, deaths, and on and on and on? There can be no defense for an officer that shoots a man in the back numerous times, when other options (taser, two officers overtaking the suspect) are available. Some will say that the guy was going for a knife in the car (something that hasn't been proven), but as the old saying goes, never bring a knife to a gun fight. If in fact he had been going for a knife, the shooting might have been justified, but certainly not in the back.

Aren't we glad that we aren't black? When a white person gets pulled over by the police, the first thing that eneters his mind is "Oh, oh - probably getting a traffic ticket", while the black when being pulled over only hopes he doesn't die. For the most part we are a racist society, for if we weren't we might understand and appreciate the reasons these pro players are ****ed off, instead of passing them off as unappreciative "thugs". LeBron James pays for college education at the University of Akron, for kids that complete his "I Promise Program". This young, gifted pro b-ball player is anything but a "thug".

LeBron James will pay Akron University tuition for qualifying students through his ‘I Promise’ program - New York Daily News

Originally Posted by mamamia54 (Post 1823485)

Wrong. I don’t know how to post links but just look up statistics. More white people are killed by police each year than black people. Just stating a fact, not condoning anyone being killed.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1823345)

The Milwaukee Bucks are boycotting their playoff game today in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced all games Wednesday would be postponed after the Bucks players' decision.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly boycotting their baseball game tonight at Miller Park.

Seeing all the games are virtual and no fans are inconvenienced (except for maybe having to pick up the remote to change the station), it will be interesting to see fan reaction.

Personally, I am so over professional sports.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1823345)

The Milwaukee Bucks are boycotting their playoff game today in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced all games Wednesday would be postponed after the Bucks players' decision.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly boycotting their baseball game tonight at Miller Park.

Seeing all the games are virtual and no fans are inconvenienced (except for maybe having to pick up the remote to change the station), it will be interesting to see fan reaction.

Personally, I am so over professional sports.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1823345)

The Milwaukee Bucks are boycotting their playoff game today in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced all games Wednesday would be postponed after the Bucks players' decision.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly boycotting their baseball game tonight at Miller Park.

Seeing all the games are virtual and no fans are inconvenienced (except for maybe having to pick up the remote to change the station), it will be interesting to see fan reaction.

Personally, I am so over professional sports.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1823345)

Personally, I am so over professional sports.

Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1823397)

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yikes! 13 posts with the exact same feelings re pro sports. Make that 14!
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Originally Posted by maggie1 (Post 1823447)

If the PGA had a 30% to 50% makeup of black golfers, as it is with other pro sports, then you might see the same response from them when a police officer kills an unarmed black citizen. As a former state trooper, I am appalled at what I've witnessed on television with these types of killings. Wouldn't you think the officers involved in these incidents would consider the consequences of their actions, i.e. mass rioting, millions in damages, defiance of authority, injuries, deaths, and on and on and on? There can be no defense for an officer that shoots a man in the back numerous times, when other options (taser, two officers overtaking the suspect) are available. Some will say that the guy was going for a knife in the car (something that hasn't been proven), but as the old saying goes, never bring a knife to a gun fight. If in fact he had been going for a knife, the shooting might have been justified, but certainly not in the back.

Aren't we glad that we aren't black? When a white person gets pulled over by the police, the first thing that eneters his mind is "Oh, oh - probably getting a traffic ticket", while the black when being pulled over only hopes he doesn't die. For the most part we are a racist society, for if we weren't we might understand and appreciate the reasons these pro players are ****ed off, instead of passing them off as unappreciative "thugs". LeBron James pays for college education at the University of Akron, for kids that complete his "I Promise Program". This young, gifted pro b-ball player is anything but a "thug".

LeBron James will pay Akron University tuition for qualifying students through his ‘I Promise’ program - New York Daily News

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1823495)

Here is your link.


• People shot to death by U.S. police, by race 2020 | Statista

Originally Posted by NFRicaS (Post 1823536)

Thank you for the good response, guess those numerous replies with white privilege have some blinders on....wish all them could spend a day, week or month in black skin...they’d change their tune pretty quick!!

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1823585)

Another knee jerk reaction. All of the facts in this case are not known. When they are justice will be served. It will either be found to be a justified shooting or the police will be prosecuted.

How can anyone protest this without know what happened.

So many people thought that the George Floyd case was cut and dry. Now it's being released that Floyd had a white pill on his tongue when police first approached him and that is was an illegal drug that caused his death. The autopsy will show one way or another. But it's very possible that the officer kneeling on his neck had nothing to do with his death.

People need to wait until all of the evidence in any and all cases has been presented before reacting.