[Byte1]

Just keep your protest down in Leesburg. Businesses down there are putting pallets of seed, grain, cement, etc in their shop windows to protect from looters. They are locking up valuables and guns in back room safes, worrying that rioters will break in and loot. It's a real good endorsement for whatever the theme of the supposed demonstration is all about. I am sure it will be peaceful because anyone that is not from out of town knows that the majority of Florida residents are gun owners and will NOT tolerate destruction and violence from "peaceful" demonstrations.
This demonstration is all political anyway.

[ColdNoMore]

It takes true leadership...for this to happen.

Drew Brees Apologizes (click here)

Drew Brees has issued an apology after receiving major blowback for his comments regarding the #TakeAKnee movement in the NFL, just over a week after the killing of George Floyd in police custody.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback came under fire by many for saying in an interview with Yahoo Sports, published Wednesday, that he "will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States" when asked about the movement that Colin Kaepernick started in 2016.

Brees, 41, shared a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday to apologize for his comments, alongside a photo of a white person and a black person clasping hands.

"I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans, the black community, NFL community, and anyone I hurt with my comments yesterday," the athlete wrote. "In speaking with some of you, it breaks my heart to know the pain I have caused."

"In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country," he continued. "They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy. Instead, those words have become divisive and hurtful and have misled people into believing that somehow I am an enemy. This could not be further from the truth, and is not an accurate reflection of my heart or my character."

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

My grandmother was there, so go ahead and educate me

Your grandmother had to witness horrible events committed by the government in the name of law and order.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

Your grandmother had to witness horrible events committed by the government in the name of law and order.

Fortunately, she was out in farm country and got out of Germany in 1934. I'm just not following the concept that this event, or even a series of isolated potentially racist actions by law enforcement is equal to a government policy

[CaliDan]

Just wondering… I didn’t hear that the “re-open Michigan“ protesters started looting their city. Did they?

[ffresh]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

Like the Military, it’s a dangerous job.

Not even close - actually, it's far less dangerous than the military, which is a widespread misconception. It depends upon which source you consult but police is usually 14th - 16th most dangerous job. In contrast, aviation/pilot is 3rd. So police is not nearly as dangerous a job as it once, probably, was. Notice at most police traffic stops, there are often two or three police cars before the "stopping" officer even exits his cruiser.

16. Police and sheriff’s patrol officers
25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America – Page 3 – 24/7 Wall St.

Fred

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by CaliDan

Just wondering… I didn’t hear that the “re-open Michigan“ protesters started looting their city. Did they?

Not all of them, but they sure terrified innocent citizens.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

Not all of them, but they sure terrified innocent citizens.

Would be very interesting as to reactions, if it had been young black men, covered in camo with assault rifles and ammo belts strapped on....that did this.

I can guarantee there would have been a whole different response...from many of the usual suspects.

It's been (IMHO...rightfully) said that if you want to get a start on meaningful gun control legislation, watch what happens when large groups of young black men start assembling, while open carrying and acting...exactly like these Rambo wannabe's act.

[PersonalChoice]

Rest in peace Patrick Underwood (federal officer murdered in Oakland, CA) and David Dorn (retired officer murdered in St. Louis).

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by John41

Floyd had a criminal record for drug dealing and armed robbery including robbing a pregnant woman by sticking a gun in her stomach. If he hadn’t resumed his criminal career when he got out of jail, he wouldn’t have been stopped by the police and gotten himself killed resisting arrest. The officer used a lawful control technique to restrain Floyd and should not be prosecuted. More blacks die shooting each other in Chicago everyday that by all the police in a year.

so that makes it ok? are you saying he deserved a death sentence?...i love our police & stand by them, but watching that video shows there's something wrong with the way they perform restraint. and i can't get out of my mind that george was already cuffed & subdued! please tell me why they had to apply force to his throat? was it because he refused to get in the vehicle, and if so, don't you think all these strong cops couldn't lift him up & place him in? i read in a ny publication he was possibly high on fentanyl, which would make it easier to get him in cuz he was 'sedated'. so many missing pieces to this story & we are waiting to learn if the cop with the knee recognized george from a previous job, which was a security detail, which bears the question: with all the past crimes, how did george get a security job?

[dplars]

Are you positive this was racial and not criminal, also, justice will be done with or without protest. The system works.

[Joanne19335]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

In the 60’s I believed I would see an end to racial discrimination in my lifetime. We were getting close, then in 2017 I began to see this issue slow down, and now it is going back to the 60’s. I will be there.

Hmmm.... I wonder why?? Glad you’re going to attend.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by VillageLiberal

The following peaceful Protests will be held in close proximity to the Villages over the next several days. As a great President once said "There is nothing to fear but fear itself". Hope to see you there.

Before you going protested really understand what you are standing up for. I encourage everyone to do some background checks look at the real numbers and really understand what it is that you are standing for. Watch the video from Candace Owens May help you understand things and learn the real numbers

[donassaid]

So when and where is the White Lives Matter march in protest of the deaths of white people killed by the police? More white people were shot and killed by police in 2018 than black people. These riots are not about Geirge Floyd but about anarchy and terrorism.

[Red Rose]

Where are the protest marches for the policeman shot in the head and on life support? Where are the protest marches for the other 3 people who were killed recently in the "peaceful" protest msrches? How about for the countless business owners who got beaten down trying to protect their businesses? Black and white people alike were harshly treated during these so-called "peaceful" marches. Where is the justice for all of them? Or is a lot of this just a frivolous chance to burn down businesses, churches, police departments, etc. and to loot for "free" stuff? Those people want total chaos and anarchy in the streets. The peaceful protesters are looking for real, concrete changes and I'm all for that. Where do the rest of us fit in. The peaceful stay-at-homes who are working, peace loving people who are paying for everything? Who is marching for us and protecting our way of life? It can't be all one-sided. We all are Americans who should watch each other's backs. To live in true peace, eberyone has to give and take. There has to be change on both sides. No more senseless killings by cops and no more senseless killings of cops or anyone else. Have meetings with your mayors and governors and write down exactly what all sides need and want and make changes, on paper, in black and white for concrete changes. Riots are never the answer. Peaceful protests are OK, but sitting down and talking will bring about change for the better.