Why taking a knee is respectful

[EST_1986]

No, I still want to punch you in the face. But then I will buy you a beer and then we can be friends.

I'll take the punch unanswered for two beers

 

[Diehardblues]

look around here, theres plenty sifting through this website now against it or in ignornat denial that blacks aren't equally treated in this country

Whiles there's been much progress our country is still culturally divided with social injustices, discrimination and profiling based on the color of our skin.

 

[JoeKing]

The ones objecting to the protest are playing the Patriot card and hypocritical in nature.

They need to read the Constitution which the 1st Amendment doesn't mention where or when is the appropriate place or time to protest which the flag represents those freedoms.

It's a dogwhistle to deeply embedded divisions in our culture .

The Constitution doesn't mention which side of the bathroom door to be on when you take a crap but there is still a proper place to do it.

 

[JoeKing]

I'll take the punch unanswered for two beers

 

[Diehardblues]

The Constitution doesn't mention which side of the bathroom door to be on when you take a crap but there there is still a proper place to do it.

The point is it's not up to us to decide who's patriotic or not.

I was called unpatriotic for protesting the Vietnam or Iraq wars.

This is what the flag represents . Justice and freedom for all.

Not just when it's convenient or appropriate.

 

[Diehardblues]

The fact that's it's uncomfortable is a positive force . It was uncomfortable to discuss Women's Suffrage, Civil Rights , LBGT, etc.

The discussion must continue as long as there is social injustice. We can't dismiss it simply because we don't agree or support.

 

[Diehardblues]

The Constitution doesn't mention which side of the bathroom door to be on when you take a crap but there is still a proper place to do it.

The Constitution and the 1st Amendment doesn't mention standing for the National Anthem either.

 

[JoeKing]

The point is it's not up to us to decide who's patriotic or not.

I was called unpatriotic for protesting the Vietnam or Iraq wars.

This is what the flag represents . Justice and freedom for all.

Not just when it's convenient or appropriate.

Protesting today's American military in a war zone is just dumb. They don't want to be there anymore than you want them there but doing otherwise would allow enemy forces to do us harm. If you don't want our military to defend you then be prepared to pick up a weapon here and defend yourself or die.

 

[JoeKing]

The Constitution and the 1st Amendment doesn't mention standing for the National Anthem either.

That's because it's covered elsewhere which is exactly my point.

 

[Diehardblues]

Protesting today's American military in a war zone is just dumb. They don't want to be there anymore than you want them there but doing otherwise would allow enemy forces to do us harm. If you don't want our military to defend you then be prepared to pick up a weapon here and defend yourself or die.

They aren't protesting the military . The flag doesn't just represent the military. That's your interpretation but not reality.

 

[Diehardblues]

The flag represents justice and freedom for all.

If you aren't feeling equal freedoms and justices you might be inclined to voice those concerns and protest which always makes society uncomfortable.

Uncomfortable is a healthy emotion which can move a discussion forward . It should be uncomfortable that all Americans don't feel the flag represents their freedom and justice.

I certainly don't feel that but I can see and respect a segment of society feeling as such.

 

[JoeKing]

They aren't protesting the military . The flag doesn't just represent the military. That's your interpretation but not reality.

No but you did and don't understand how that wasn't beneficial.

 

[Diehardblues]

Protesting today's American military in a war zone is just dumb. They don't want to be there anymore than you want them there but doing otherwise would allow enemy forces to do us harm. If you don't want our military to defend you then be prepared to pick up a weapon here and defend yourself or die.

We protested wars before while supporting our soldiers .

You don't have to support our countries leadership , policies and direction to support the boots on the ground and our country.

 

[Diehardblues]

No but you did and don't understand how that wasn't beneficial.

Protest in nature are meant to stir it up and feel uncomfortable.

 

[JoeKing]

We protested wars before while supporting our soldiers .

You don't have to support our countries leadership , policies and direction to support the boots on the ground and our country.

Support the troops, support their leaders. They don't want to send young men in harms way any more than you want them there. We must defend American interest abroad. It is not beneficial to America in anyway to hinder our leaders efforts to defend our interests overseas. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem.

 

[Sasquatch]

They aren't protesting the military . The flag doesn't just represent the military. That's your interpretation but not reality.

Not sure why people keep insisting this is the case after the protesters have made their motives and intentions clear to all. I have yet to hear a single player say they were kneeling to protest or disrespect people in the military past or present.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Support the troops, support their leaders. They don't want to send young men in harms way any more than you want them there. We must defend American interest abroad. It is not beneficial to America in anyway to hinder our leaders efforts to defend our interests overseas. You are either part of the solution or part of the problem.

That is more disrespectful to our military than any protest.

You would put our troops in harms way to defend corporate interests in unwinnable wars. You would allow Americans to die do Exxon can raise their stock.

 

[JoeKing]

Protest in nature are meant to stir it up and feel uncomfortable.

Protest the enemies tyranny not those of us fighting it.

 

[JoeKing]

That is more disrespectful to our military than any protest.

You would put our troops in harms way to defend corporate interests in unwinnable wars. You would allow Americans to die do Exxon can raise their stock.

I would defend Exxon so they can provide us affordable fuel to heat our American homes in the winter. You ever spent a winter in Minot ND? See, you are looking at this wrong and attributing American military action being motivated for the wrong reasons.

 

[Diehardblues]

Protest the enemies tyranny not those of us fighting it.

You obviously need to research the history of protesting in our country.

Again, this is not a protest of our military . That's what your making it because apparently you don't agree there are social injustices and inequalities.