that's just it, it is a symbol. The flag and the anthem do not give anyone any freedoms because they are symbols and that symbol represents so many things to different people. Who are you to tell anyone what is should represent to them?
You don't get it. That symbol inspire people. I have read and heard 1st accounts of how that symbol inspired Marines at Mt Surabashi. A lot of people have shed blood for that symbol. I served USMC, my son is an Air Force pilot, that flag represents this country. The greatest country in the world. No one is getting killed because they don't give it the respect it is due. I even took an oath to protect our people's rights to be able to disrespect it, but no real American should.
I disagree, and that is ok. The symbol means different things to different people. It can mean whatever you want it to mean. I am not saying people did no die defending this country and our ideologies. I have nothing but respect for that. But the flag represents those ideals, represents the country. Not the military, in my opinion. It represents the rights and freedoms that we all have, including the right to protest. There are no guidelines set on what is and what is not an acceptable protest.
How is it effective. Who gives a crap about these idiots protesting. Most people think they are disrespectful to our flag and our country. Cops killing young black males who obey the law is not a problem as BLM would lead you to believe. Granted there has been some cases where cops have shot and killed suspects, and it has been considered exessive force but that has also been black cops doing the shooting on black and white suspects, just as there has been white cops doing the shooting on males of both race.
we are talking about it, there for it is effective. Is it reaching other blacks to go out and do something? Possibly, but I would say it is. From what I can tell, the only people getting pissed off are white people who are bothered that the attention is being pulled away from their precious NFL games. Who says these players aren't giving back to their communities? A large majority of NFL players give back. I have read everything on the protests. Did you read Chris Long's take? We can do this all day.
that seems to be a common thought, that he isn't doing enough. I don't if he is doing any thing more than donating money from jersey sales. I applaud what Wade is doing because I think that helps. My question is, what exactly do you want Kaepernick to do? He is a football player, and from what I can tell from listening to him, a not very bright one. Do you want him to put on some kind of superhero outfit and go fight crime in black neighborhoods? All he has is a soapbox and millions of dollars. I really don't expect much from him, but maybe him getting up there and doing this protest is what he can contribute.
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I would expect him to lead by example as a leader. Do what Wade is doing, get out there get your hands dirty, set up a non-combative environment to bring two or three sides together to communicate -- from there you create a dialog of change. Dont be a divisive prick by wearing pig socks, be an example of what others can do .. so far he has shown them how to sit.
