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View Poll Results: Should football players and university professors be easy to fire for their views?
Football players and university professors can be fired for their views. 142 43.03%
Neither can be fired for their views 188 56.97%
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Old 10-30-2017, 08:53 PM
 
Location: Buckeye, AZ
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The gun was just the same as many of those many of us played with as kids. Those who called it in noted it was most likely a toy.

The most important fact is that the officer had zero business being one.
The orange cap was taken off, it didn't look like a toy anymore because the toy was realistic in look and size. This is an indisputable fact.

I do agree with you the cop messed up but having "zero business being one" is a bit harsh. I agree with firing him, but this is a little strong.

 
Old 10-30-2017, 08:55 PM
 
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The orange cap was taken off, it didn't look like a toy anymore because the toy was realistic in look and size. This is an indisputable fact.

I do agree with you the cop messed up but having "zero business being one" is a bit harsh. I agree with firing him, but this is a little strong.
He had already been deemed mentally unfit to be a police officer by another local police force.
 
Old 10-30-2017, 10:35 PM
 
Location: Los Awesome, CA
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There are 3 types of people that are in opposition of NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustice. These types are white supremacists, supporters of white supremacy or the uninformed...

It's funny how these people are more concerned with posting than they are with injustice. We all know the reasons why...
 
Old 10-30-2017, 11:33 PM
 
Location: So California
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Most people do not agree with the take a knee BS.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 04:32 AM
 
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There are 3 types of people that are in opposition of NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustice. These types are white supremacists, supporters of white supremacy or the uninformed...

It's funny how these people are more concerned with posting than they are with injustice. We all know the reasons why...
There is only one type of person who would post nonsense like this...
 
Old 10-31-2017, 05:59 AM
 
Location: Warrior Country
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Originally Posted by SHABAZZ310 View Post
There are 3 types of people that are in opposition of NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustice. These types are white supremacists, supporters of white supremacy or the uninformed...

It's funny how these people are more concerned with posting than they are with injustice. We all know the reasons why...
Only a racist, a traitor or an idiot would think these things.

(Or someone who is 2 of the 3)
 
Old 10-31-2017, 06:51 AM
 
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Most people do not agree with the take a knee BS.
Wrong again.

Poll: Majority says NFL players' protests are appropriate | TheHill
 
Old 10-31-2017, 06:55 AM
 
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Several people have tried to get my military-retired spouse to weigh in on what he thinks of NFL players "disrespecting" the military, the flag.

Each time he sets them straight about how he risked his life to protect their right to do just this.

He says that the disrespect for the nation is coming from those who are trying to do away with this basic freedom to take a stand for what you believe in.

He sees through BS.

It's one of the reasons I love the man.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:19 AM
 
Location: SE Asia
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Several people have tried to get my military-retired spouse to weigh in on what he thinks of NFL players "disrespecting" the military, the flag.

Each time he sets them straight about how he risked his life to protect their right to do just this.

He says that the disrespect for the nation is coming from those who are trying to do away with this basic freedom to take a stand for what you believe in.

He sees through BS.

It's one of the reasons I love the man.
Im also a vet and I agree with your husband. I also agree that people who disagree with taking a knee during the anthem have the right to protest it by opting to tune out.
I also believe that when you work for a company that company has the right to set policy in regard to making political statements while you are on the clock. In other words where I work I can't wear T-shirts with political slogans, or hold mini-rallies in the break areas.
These athletes are certainly entitled to their opinions, beliefs, and have the absolute right to protest on their own time. The owners have the right to ban protests while the players are on the field, in the locker room or while representing their teams. Freedom goes both ways.
 
Old 10-31-2017, 07:22 AM
 
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Im also a vet and I agree with your husband. I also agree that people who disagree with taking a knee during the anthem have the right to protest it by opting to tune out.
I also believe that when you work for a company that company has the right to set policy in regard to making political statements while you are on the clock. In other words where I work I can't wear T-shirts with political slogans, or hold mini-rallies in the break areas.
These athletes are certainly entitled to their opinions, beliefs, and have the absolute right to protest on their own time. The owners have the right to ban protests while the players are on the field, in the locker room or while representing their teams. Freedom goes both ways.
Exactly.

He could not have worn a "Stop the War" t-shirt under his flight suit. He would occasionally comment on how he didn't have the rights that he was risking his life for others to have.

The owners have the right to bench or fire the players. Fans have a right to tune out. Players have a right to take a knee.

We are still a free country. For the moment, at least.
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