[GoodLife]

Originally Posted by jmpalladino

What is the"Bureau of Justice" , the source of your slide? I have never heard of such a Federal Bureau. Fake Info, maybe?

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - About the Bureau of Justice Statistics

See the .gov in the link? That should give you a clue.

[kathy1516]

Originally Posted by Byte1

The left believes that Drew apologized because he "saw the error of is statement." Sorry if I am not so easily convinced. I accept his apology, but I also suspect he still believes what he originally stated and just had to apologize for the sake of his career and pressure that was put on him for being honest. I agree with what he said originally, even though he is just another voice along with many others. His being an athlete and making a statement goes a long way in the media, but he is still just one voice. I respect both his first statement and the fact that he was forced to make an apology.
CK is an opportunist, using his color to further his career that was sagging and in jeopardy of his being cut loose. He was being benched and he didn't like it. He saw an opportunity to use/USE a racial divide in this country for his own benefit. I know some will/want to disagree with his motives, but if you follow his actions closely you will see it proved out. If one wishes to express their belief that the police are racially biased and that minorities are down trodden by law enforcement, there are many better ways to express this without dividing and insulting many Americans. The National Anthem and the Flag is not a means to gather support, other than those that enjoy radical animosity and the opportunity to become militant with any controversial excuse. Although I believe that sports should not be political, if one wishes to express his/her opinion or support for an issue, they could wear attire (if allowed) expressing their view, or they could take their knee if when there is a goal made, etc. Flaunting their disrespect for patriotism does not garner the support of veterans or those that have lost family or friends during their service to their country. Liberals enjoy twisting the circumstances and also like to use rationalization and justification such as "well some folks wear flags on their clothes" and " do you stand for the National Anthem at home?" What's the expression, straw man?
My view of this matter is not racist, it's patriotic. I am just as disturbed by white athletes taking a knee as I am CK. In my opinion, it is disrespectful to our country AND to all those that have served. I am a strong believer in law enforcement and honor them when ever possible. There are a few bad folks in EVERY occupation. Athletes that bet for or against their team or shave points, crooked doctors, crooked politicians that take bribes, military members that use excessive force on civilians, Inside stock market trading, etc. This was a selfish, elitist athlete that saw his career coming to an end and desperately used what he knew was the "race card" to ensure that he would not be either benched, traded or just cut loose.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion and this is mine. Drew had to apologize for his career; I don't. In my opinion, President Trump should not have stated his opinion in public because he just gave credence to CK's behavior. If he would have ignored it, then we would not be having this conversation today. CK would be less than a memory to most folks. CK who?
Athletes should shut up and just play the game and everyone will be happier. Some undo the fruits of their position by delving into political statements and movements.

Very well written. Sports is not the place to do your protesting. Taking a knee was disrespectful to our country, our freedoms, and to my husband who was a POW in WWII and to all others who served and/or lost their lives fighting for the freedoms that exist today.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan

Unfortunately the Commissioner didn't see it that way and until shamed into it last week the NFL's stance hadn't changed in four years. They were brow beat by POTUS into the entire anthem/flag angle that as people see now actually had nothing to do with it.

I have further thoughts but I'm going to leave them be to keep in the spirit of the rules.

Oh and on a closing note thank you for your service, men and women such as yourself give our country and those of us lucky enough to live here our freedoms that many are currently excercising.

Exactly!

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by kathy1516

Very well written. Sports is not the place to do your protesting. Taking a knee was disrespectful to our country, our freedoms, and to my husband who was a POW in WWII and to all others who served and/or lost their lives fighting for the freedoms that exist today.

Unlike some people, I DO THINK your husband is a hero...even though he was caught and became a POW.

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