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Saints TE Ben Watson on Ferguson
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:26 am
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:26 am
Sensible stuff.
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quote:
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.
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Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:28 am to Bayou Sam
That was very well said
Props to mr. Watson
Props to mr. Watson
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:28 am to Bayou Sam
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:30 am to Tactical Insertion
quote:
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
Why?
:racist:
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:33 am to Bayou Sam
Should have been writing down notes on how to win Monday night.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:40 am to Tactical Insertion
quote:
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
Just because it was over your Gump head doesn't mean that he didn't write it. I mean come on.
This post was edited on 11/27/14 at 10:45 am
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:40 am to MSMHater
I believe it was an thought out, reasoned, honest thought... The last line in the OP quote probably kept him from losing his hood cred though.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:40 am to Bayou Sam
it was great and very pragmatic until the nonsense at the end
This post was edited on 11/27/14 at 10:41 am
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:41 am to Bayou Sam
Very reasonable - there needs to be more like this "dumb jock" and less like the faux "educated elite" who purport to represent black folks.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:45 am to Tactical Insertion
quote:
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:46 am to Tactical Insertion
quote:I remember reading somewhere that he got a 33 on the ACT. He's smart and to you.
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
This post was edited on 11/27/14 at 10:48 am
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:47 am to Bayou Sam
Watson is and always has been a DGD, very insightful take on the situation.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:52 am to Bayou Sam
quote:
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.
This part is huge. More people like him need to be shouting this from the rooftops. It is indeed embarrassing to normal black folks. I guess that's why some don't speak out though... Rather just keep the distance from the whole situation.
Maybe. Idk. Being optimistic
Posted on 11/27/14 at 10:58 am to Tactical Insertion
I know you're a gump and all but don't be that stupid. Read his other posts and tweets. Of course he wrote it.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 11:01 am to Bayou Sam
anything that examines complex societal issues and concludes that Jesus is the answer cannot by definition be sensible, or even good really
Posted on 11/27/14 at 11:02 am to Gulf Coast Tiger
over your Gump head
From another Gump...please don't Lump. Not all the Gumps agree. I believe Mr. Watson authored the article and I respect his reasoned response to the situation.
quote:
Just because it was over your Gump head doesn't mean that he didn't write it. I mean come on.
From another Gump...please don't Lump. Not all the Gumps agree. I believe Mr. Watson authored the article and I respect his reasoned response to the situation.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 11:04 am to Bayou Sam
Certain leaders should have this type of introspection.
Posted on 11/27/14 at 11:07 am to Tactical Insertion
quote:He's very intelligent.
Doubt he wrote that I mean cmon
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