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talleyjm 08-27-2020 08:33 AM
Why not the comment?

djspinner1 08-27-2020 08:46 AM
I'm done with them to. They should give their millions to people who need it at these hard times.

charlieo1126@gmail.com 08-27-2020 08:49 AM
You don’t want to watch, don’t watch it’s a free country. The NBA players are free to boycott also. You know some things are bigger then sports and many players are just as outraged at shooting as many of the same people are
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with them . So many angry at them and saying nothing about a bad shoot. I can only go on the video and my own experiences , but right from the start as he started walking away if he had put the gun away it’s a very simple take down from behind bending into him so his knees give away , even muggers use it. Pumping 7 or 8 bullets into someone should have us all outraged black and white

Dahabs 08-27-2020 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mardarlowe (Post 1823454)
I'm becoming offended that almost all the players are black. We should have a certain amount of white players even if their talent is inferior. I'm concerned that the white players are being subjected to loud rap music in the locker room and being bullied into wearing funny clothes and massive amounts of expensive jewelry. I'm concerned for their safety. White players matter.
Sarcasm perhaps or looking for affirmative action. A true sports fan doesn't see the skin color of the athlete.

Donb0975 08-27-2020 09:16 AM
Missed one— I’m out to

BlackhawksFan 08-27-2020 09:24 AM
Thank you everyone for flagging yourself as self absorbed, compassion less racists. You've outdone yourselves on this one.

It's bigger than sports.

Zipcat 08-27-2020 09:29 AM
Yes ... NHL playing their game and standing for both National Anthems.
Many of these players come from countries that were under Communist rule and are loving their freedoms here .

Also ... true , more whites have been shot / injured than blacks .

Wrhobson 08-27-2020 09:29 AM
"Professional?" Sports?
 
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Originally Posted by Graspher (Post 1823373)
No more pro sports for me...
Has not been "professional" for decades. Let them all go get regular jobs and THEN maybe their "protests" won't seem so hollow.

Mustagotlost 08-27-2020 09:34 AM
I’m with you. Any sport that kneels for National Anthem is off limits for me.

KRM0614 08-27-2020 10:11 AM
No one cares hopefully anymore !
Used to like college football but now don’t care. Listening to snowflakes like LeBron James made it easy! Get rid of your sports package

Manhoopty 08-27-2020 10:14 AM
Fan Reaction? Both of them?

NJRICHARD 08-27-2020 10:16 AM
BLM are now backed by Marxists radicals and no longer have any direction. NOW, professional sports can not remain focused on THEIR purpose and they have become politicians and instead of doing what they get paid for they are involved in radical commentary. MAYBE they should 'cure' the fact that the black population is 13% of America's total population and commits 70% of the crimes and 72% of the black children do NOT know who their father is??? SOLVE that issue first!

Saluce 08-27-2020 10:20 AM
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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.
Me too!!!
Could care less of any of them played again!!

Saluce 08-27-2020 10:26 AM
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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!
AMEN!!!! All of this!!!!

NJRICHARD 08-27-2020 10:38 AM
Read the actual stats on 'shooting' people!!

Number 10 GI 08-27-2020 10:46 AM
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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
Blacks kill more blacks than all the police departments in the world. It would take a bit of intelligence for them to realize they need to be taking a stand against that.

Number 10 GI 08-27-2020 11:04 AM
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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!!
I'm so sick of hearing "white privilege"! I grew up just as poor as many blacks and back then there were no welfare or food stamp programs, quotas for college or hiring preferences. I worked my butt off and didn't become a criminal. Being white had nothing to do with my modest success in life, I got there on my own efforts. I served in the military and worked in the private sector and there were plenty of minorities that succeeded as well or better than I did.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 08-27-2020 11:11 AM
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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
Another typical knee jerk reaction. We should all wait until all of the information about what happened is made know.

And know. Police do not have time to consider the consequences of their actions, i.e. mass rioting, millions in damages, defiance of authority, injuries, deaths, and on and on and on. These things happen in less than a second. There is never time to consider anything except that your life or the lives of others are being threatened and you need to stop the threat.

Again, we do not have any information. If the person who was shot was reaching for a weapon the shooting will be deemed justified. If he was not and not posing any danger to the officers then they will be charged and brought to trial. That is the justice system. It's the same system that is there for you in the event that you caused injury or death to another person.

Bad Moon Rising 08-27-2020 11:48 AM
Black people need to start obeying authority! Otherwise you guessed it!

conman5652@aol.com 08-27-2020 11:48 AM
If BLM then do it pride and respect But when you burn and threaten people like the lady in DC eating her lunch because she wouldn’t raise her fist and destroy businesses and buildings there’s no pride in that and there’s no respect you’re just thugs and criminals

Ajiveson 08-27-2020 11:50 AM
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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
Thank you for your well thought out and fact based reply. Baseball and golf are predominately white, thus perhaps don’t feel the need to speak out at the risk of their careers.
The media focuses on what sells....turmoil, rather than the philanthropy these players participate in.

BTW, those who keep referring to these players as thugs with hoods, you might want to think about the implied racism behind this label.....or maybe you knew that all along.

Think if you had a black child, what would you have to teach them compared to being white. Would you change places? I think not.

Red White & Blue 08-27-2020 12:23 PM
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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.
That is so funny thanks for the humor. :1rotfl::1rotfl:

eyc234 08-27-2020 12:36 PM
This is nothing but grandstanding to keep certain fans happy. Where has their outrage been for all of the children that die from guns. Where is the outrage at a man being kicked senseless. Where is their outrage at the business owners and workers that will loose their house, not be able to feed their children or not be able to keep the utilities on because they have no job when the business they worked at was destroyed in a peaceful demonstration!

As far as the talk fathers give their sons, my father gave me the talk. Treat your elders with respect, be honest, treat others like you would want to be treated and if or when the police or anyone that has a legal authority to shoot you or put you in jail do what they tell you to do, when they tell you to and call your mother or I if you go to jail. Mom added if you can not say something nice do not say anything at all.

The last part obviously does not get through to a lot of kids/adults. Have followed these as well as others thru life and they have served me well.

Oh yeah he also said do not hit girls! I asked, like any smart a__13 yr old, if I had to include my sister in that. I then got a military academy ring thump on the head with no answer needed.

Antique lady 08-27-2020 12:43 PM
Proud to see pro basketball, baseball and soccer take a stand for social justice using their immense platform to say enough is enough regarding the cavalier killings of people of color.

Kudos!!!

Sherry8bal 08-27-2020 12:50 PM
Their games plus all the NBA, NFL and MLB games should ALL be boycotted!!!

Stu from NYC 08-27-2020 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Antique lady (Post 1823766)
Proud to see pro basketball, baseball and soccer take a stand for social justice using their immense platform to say enough is enough regarding the cavalier killings of people of color.

Kudos!!!
Does this mean that blacks killing other blacks by the thousands is ok?

What about all the children growing up in one parent households?

What about the facts that blacks commit crimes well above percentages of other groups?

newgirl 08-27-2020 01:09 PM
It is America where we all have the right to choose what we do minute by minute, Thank God! I admire they are willing to risk everything for what they believe in, kinda like our founding fathers .

Red White & Blue 08-27-2020 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by newgirl (Post 1823783)
It is America where we all have the right to choose what we do minute by minute, Thank God!
Maybe that's the problem, some think that they have the right to do what ever they want. :ho:

LoisR 08-27-2020 01:32 PM
Great response. Thank you. Did we expect anything else from those who responded? Wonder what they see when they look in the mirror? If your not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

Antique lady 08-27-2020 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Moon Rising (Post 1823745)
Black people need to start obeying authority! Otherwise you guessed it!
What a short sided view of the poop that's going on. With that attitude we are screwed....

Antique lady 08-27-2020 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1823773)
Does this mean that blacks killing other blacks by the thousands is ok?

What about all the children growing up in one parent households?

What about the facts that blacks commit crimes well above percentages of other groups?
Heartbreaking that people are so willing to believe the propaganda. Propaganda is the most powerful tool of any government. It pits people against each other and demonizes people as well. Your assertion is not supported by the murder demographics published by the U.S. Dept. of Justice. What you are sharing is a narrative meant to divide. The same is true for single parent households. Breaks my heart that people are so willing to believe the worst of their fellow citizens in order to somehow justify cruelty on the part of officials. In this case cruelty on the part of law enforcement. What goes around comes around be careful....

Antique lady 08-27-2020 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherry8bal (Post 1823769)
Their games plus all the NBA, NFL and MLB games should ALL be boycotted!!!
Boycotting to show solidarity with the protests would be perfect.

Antique lady 08-27-2020 01:52 PM
Boycotting to show solidarity with their protest would be perfect

Lindsyburnsy 08-27-2020 01:55 PM
It's hard to believe that in 2020, I have to read such a racist remark.

Antique lady 08-27-2020 01:58 PM
I meant that supporting the players by boycotting would show an understanding of their concerns and their support for the protesters.....

jimjamuser 08-27-2020 02:04 PM
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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?
Yes!!!! Finally a voice of reason. They is also a WNBA player that this year gave up a year of their career (and their careers ar preciously short and they worked much harder for it than an average person). ....Gave up a year of her career to devote to the Black awareness community. I could NEVER have that much compassion for my fellow man. I salute HER! One in a million! She is a better person than myself or most everybody that I have met in TV Land. She is a Saint. And also, everyone knows that Lebron James is highly respected for his giving back to his community and many causes. He is a future leader and a possible Gov. of Ohio. Doc Rivers was right to cry as he said, "We have Loved America, why does not America LOVE us back?????

louie34 08-27-2020 02:04 PM
Amen!!!

Red White & Blue 08-27-2020 02:15 PM
I don't want to hear personal matters from a person that I'm paying high price money for a ticket to see them jump and dunk a ball....
They are paid professional basketball players not problem solvers.
Boycott the NBA for putting their business where it don't belong!

jimjamuser 08-27-2020 02:22 PM
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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
Thanks by the C. You got to the root of the problem. Riot burning and looting are the lagging indicator of these recent videos of Police interactions with Blacks. Where no Blacks needed or deserved to be killed. Europe has significantly better Police training.

Dana1963 08-27-2020 02:42 PM
Tamir Rice was 12 and was killed for having a fake toy gun.

Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, killed two people. Walked by police after killing two people. Got to go home and sleep.

This is why people PROTEST.


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