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re: Ferguson GJ: No Indictment Mayhem: [ON] OFF
Posted on 11/25/14 at 11:21 am to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 11/25/14 at 11:21 am to SlowFlowPro
quote:
ast i went to bed last night there were reports the "protesters" were moving there
It's all gone, Jake. No more golf - anywhere.
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Posted on 11/25/14 at 11:40 am to Ace Midnight
There's Al Sharpton's stupid arse face on TV AGAIN.
Great job guys. Keep giving this thug POS press coverage.
The black community figured out Jessie Jackson but can't see though this guy? WTF?!!
Great job guys. Keep giving this thug POS press coverage.
The black community figured out Jessie Jackson but can't see though this guy? WTF?!!
Posted on 11/25/14 at 12:13 pm to SmackDaniels
I'm trying to get the Al Sharpton stance correct:
A. Because the cops' response was kind of tepid and the National Guard didn't deploy until this morning, then the authorities "let Ferguson burn" and that's racist?
B. If there had been an overwhelming visible presence, to deter rioting/looting, that would have been racist?
(Rush is kind of going through that right now, as well, but I thought the same thing.)
A. Because the cops' response was kind of tepid and the National Guard didn't deploy until this morning, then the authorities "let Ferguson burn" and that's racist?
B. If there had been an overwhelming visible presence, to deter rioting/looting, that would have been racist?
(Rush is kind of going through that right now, as well, but I thought the same thing.)
Posted on 11/25/14 at 3:35 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:
A. Because the cops' response was kind of tepid and the National Guard didn't deploy until this morning, then the authorities "let Ferguson burn" and that's racist?
B. If there had been an overwhelming visible presence, to deter rioting/looting, that would have been racist?
I've posted a few times that this was a no-win situation for the police. They can't have too much of a show of force without being probed harder for Civil Rights violations, but they also can't stand back too far or else they get slammed with dereliction of duty for letting Ferguson burn.
This was really a time for the business owners to stand up for themselves and defend their property. They didn't, the fault is on them.
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:31 pm to RCDfan1950
quote:
Americans are right to have gunned-up. They may well need em'...if this insanity persists. Pray to God it don't.
I see the country coming apart at the seams over the next few years. This 240 year experiment has almost run its course.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 9:42 pm to genuineLSUtiger
Not even close. Out of a population of over 300 million people a few hundred are rioting. I would say that we are doing very well.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 1:40 am to the808bass
Sooo... Early Christmas shopping in Furgerson then?
Posted on 11/26/14 at 6:05 pm to Duzz
Posted on 11/26/14 at 8:20 pm to genuineLSUtiger
quote:
I see the country coming apart at the seams over the next few years. This 240 year experiment has almost run its course.
I agree. America has turned a corner that i doubt it will recover from. Political correctness and calls of racism where none exist are causing us to lose all common sense. It's ridiculous this is going on and being allowed to go on.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 5:46 am to the808bass
best thing I have read on the matter from Ben Watson with the Saints. I thought about posting it in every single thread about Ferguson:
“At some point while I was playing or preparing to play Monday Night Football, the news broke about the Ferguson Decision. After trying to figure out how I felt, I decided to write it down. Here are my thoughts:
I'M ANGRY because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes.
I'M FRUSTRATED, because pop culture, music and movies glorify these types of police citizen altercations and promote an invincible attitude that continues to get young men killed in real life, away from safety movie sets and music studios.
I'M FEARFUL because in the back of my mind I know that although I'm a law abiding citizen I could still be looked upon as a "threat" to those who don't know me. So I will continue to have to go the extra mile to earn the benefit of the doubt.
I'M EMBARRASSED because the looting, violent protests, and law breaking only confirm, and in the minds of many, validate, the stereotypes and thus the inferior treatment.
I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day.
I'M SYMPATHETIC, because I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe Darren Wilson acted within his rights and duty as an officer of the law and killed Michael Brown in self defense like any of us would in the circumstance. Now he has to fear the backlash against himself and his loved ones when he was only doing his job. What a horrible thing to endure. OR maybe he provoked Michael and ignited the series of events that led to him eventually murdering the young man to prove a point.
I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others.
I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace.
I'M INTROSPECTIVE, because sometimes I want to take "our" side without looking at the facts in situations like these. Sometimes I feel like it's us against them. Sometimes I'm just as prejudiced as people I point fingers at. And that's not right. How can I look at white skin and make assumptions but not want assumptions made about me? That's not right.
I'M HOPELESS, because I've lived long enough to expect things like this to continue to happen. I'm not surprised and at some point my little children are going to inherit the weight of being a minority and all that it entails.
I'M HOPEFUL, because I know that while we still have race issues in America, we enjoy a much different normal than those of our parents and grandparents. I see it in my personal relationships with teammates, friends and mentors. And it's a beautiful thing.
I'M ENCOURAGED, because ultimately the problem is not a SKIN problem, it is a SIN problem. SIN is the reason we rebel against authority. SIN is the reason we abuse our authority. SIN is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover for our own. SIN is the reason we riot, loot and burn. BUT I'M ENCOURAGED because God has provided a solution for sin through the his son Jesus and with it, a transformed heart and mind. One that's capable of looking past the outward and seeing what's truly important in every human being. The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It's the Gospel. So, finally, I'M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope.”
“At some point while I was playing or preparing to play Monday Night Football, the news broke about the Ferguson Decision. After trying to figure out how I felt, I decided to write it down. Here are my thoughts:
I'M ANGRY because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes.
I'M FRUSTRATED, because pop culture, music and movies glorify these types of police citizen altercations and promote an invincible attitude that continues to get young men killed in real life, away from safety movie sets and music studios.
I'M FEARFUL because in the back of my mind I know that although I'm a law abiding citizen I could still be looked upon as a "threat" to those who don't know me. So I will continue to have to go the extra mile to earn the benefit of the doubt.
I'M EMBARRASSED because the looting, violent protests, and law breaking only confirm, and in the minds of many, validate, the stereotypes and thus the inferior treatment.
I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day.
I'M SYMPATHETIC, because I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe Darren Wilson acted within his rights and duty as an officer of the law and killed Michael Brown in self defense like any of us would in the circumstance. Now he has to fear the backlash against himself and his loved ones when he was only doing his job. What a horrible thing to endure. OR maybe he provoked Michael and ignited the series of events that led to him eventually murdering the young man to prove a point.
I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others.
I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace.
I'M INTROSPECTIVE, because sometimes I want to take "our" side without looking at the facts in situations like these. Sometimes I feel like it's us against them. Sometimes I'm just as prejudiced as people I point fingers at. And that's not right. How can I look at white skin and make assumptions but not want assumptions made about me? That's not right.
I'M HOPELESS, because I've lived long enough to expect things like this to continue to happen. I'm not surprised and at some point my little children are going to inherit the weight of being a minority and all that it entails.
I'M HOPEFUL, because I know that while we still have race issues in America, we enjoy a much different normal than those of our parents and grandparents. I see it in my personal relationships with teammates, friends and mentors. And it's a beautiful thing.
I'M ENCOURAGED, because ultimately the problem is not a SKIN problem, it is a SIN problem. SIN is the reason we rebel against authority. SIN is the reason we abuse our authority. SIN is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover for our own. SIN is the reason we riot, loot and burn. BUT I'M ENCOURAGED because God has provided a solution for sin through the his son Jesus and with it, a transformed heart and mind. One that's capable of looking past the outward and seeing what's truly important in every human being. The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It's the Gospel. So, finally, I'M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope.”
Posted on 11/27/14 at 8:41 am to Hooligan's Ghost
So, how long before the people of Ferguson start screaming for the Federal and State governments to come in and fix their town up and provide everyone with unemployment, food stamps, and cash assistance?
Posted on 11/27/14 at 9:15 am to LSU Patrick
I'm sure it has started already.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 11:08 am to LSU Patrick
quote:
So, how long before the people of Ferguson start screaming for the Federal and State governments to come in and fix their town up and provide everyone with unemployment, food stamps, and cash assistance?
I'd guess that is already in the works. Federal funds, that is.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 12:50 pm to Hooligan's Ghost
quote:
best thing I have read on the matter from Ben Watson with the Saints. I thought about posting it in every single thread about Ferguson:
I read this earlier today and it made many good points.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 6:11 pm to Hooligan's Ghost
quote:
best thing I have read on the matter from Ben Watson with the Saints. I thought about posting it in every single thread about Ferguson:
“At some point while I was playing or preparing to play Monday Night Football, the news broke about the Ferguson Decision. After trying to figure out how I felt, I decided to write it down. Here are my thoughts:
I'M ANGRY because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes.
I'M FRUSTRATED, because pop culture, music and movies glorify these types of police citizen altercations and promote an invincible attitude that continues to get young men killed in real life, away from safety movie sets and music studios.
I'M FEARFUL because in the back of my mind I know that although I'm a law abiding citizen I could still be looked upon as a "threat" to those who don't know me. So I will continue to have to go the extra mile to earn the benefit of the doubt.
I'M EMBARRASSED because the looting, violent protests, and law breaking only confirm, and in the minds of many, validate, the stereotypes and thus the inferior treatment.
I'M SAD, because another young life was lost from his family, the racial divide has widened, a community is in shambles, accusations, insensitivity hurt and hatred are boiling over, and we may never know the truth about what happened that day.
I'M SYMPATHETIC, because I wasn't there so I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe Darren Wilson acted within his rights and duty as an officer of the law and killed Michael Brown in self defense like any of us would in the circumstance. Now he has to fear the backlash against himself and his loved ones when he was only doing his job. What a horrible thing to endure. OR maybe he provoked Michael and ignited the series of events that led to him eventually murdering the young man to prove a point.
I'M OFFENDED, because of the insulting comments I've seen that are not only insensitive but dismissive to the painful experiences of others.
I'M CONFUSED, because I don't know why it's so hard to obey a policeman. You will not win!!! And I don't know why some policeman abuse their power. Power is a responsibility, not a weapon to brandish and lord over the populace.
I'M INTROSPECTIVE, because sometimes I want to take "our" side without looking at the facts in situations like these. Sometimes I feel like it's us against them. Sometimes I'm just as prejudiced as people I point fingers at. And that's not right. How can I look at white skin and make assumptions but not want assumptions made about me? That's not right.
I'M HOPELESS, because I've lived long enough to expect things like this to continue to happen. I'm not surprised and at some point my little children are going to inherit the weight of being a minority and all that it entails.
I'M HOPEFUL, because I know that while we still have race issues in America, we enjoy a much different normal than those of our parents and grandparents. I see it in my personal relationships with teammates, friends and mentors. And it's a beautiful thing.
I'M ENCOURAGED, because ultimately the problem is not a SKIN problem, it is a SIN problem. SIN is the reason we rebel against authority. SIN is the reason we abuse our authority. SIN is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover for our own. SIN is the reason we riot, loot and burn. BUT I'M ENCOURAGED because God has provided a solution for sin through the his son Jesus and with it, a transformed heart and mind. One that's capable of looking past the outward and seeing what's truly important in every human being. The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It's the Gospel. So, finally, I'M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope.”
That is awesome
Posted on 11/28/14 at 12:40 am to ecb
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