NFL News: Anthem protests led poll of reasons viewers tuned out (soldiers, death)

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by vacoder

I think they are saying too much racism exists. You say it like an absolute as in the entire country is racist.

They are protesting the symbol of our country which implies it's our country. It's a lie, and they are fools.

[mkpunk]

Originally Posted by 8won6

Trump challenged their RIGHT to peacefully protest. All the people you see kneeling now were trying to be above it even though they sided with Kaepernick. Kaepernick was the fuse...Trump poured gas on a struggling flame like an idiot.

The problem is people are saying Trump is right, Trump is right. You see it on here from the Trumplettes.

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

They are protesting the symbol of our country which implies it's our country. It's a lie, and they are fools.

No. They are using the opportunity. The platform. That is all.

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by vacoder

No. They are using the opportunity. The platform. That is all.

They have a platform to call out cities like Baltimore. They CHOOSE to go after all of the US.

[mkpunk]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

They have a platform to call out cities like Baltimore. They CHOOSE to go after all of the US.

The police violence against minorities are a problem. So is inner city violence. Those problems aren't exactly interconnected so it is a complicated situation.

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

They have a platform to call out cities like Baltimore. They CHOOSE to go after all of the US.

You think racism is restricted to Baltimore? I think you are missing their message?

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by mkpunk

The police violence against minorities are a problem. So is inner city violence. Those problems aren't exactly interconnected so it is a complicated situation.

How is breast cancer, play 60 and salute to service connected? They are three, of many, things the NFL address.

The players can discuss inter city violence and racism in police departments.

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by vacoder

You think racism is restricted to Baltimore? I think you are missing their message?

Do you not know the word LIKE?

I'll tell you what, read my post again and substitute "such as" for "like".

[vacoder]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

Do you not know the word LIKE?

I'll tell you what, read my post again and substitute "such as" for "like".

Alright. Name the states that you think do not have racism?

[mkpunk]

Originally Posted by PedroMartinez

How is breast cancer, play 60 and salute to service connected? They are three, of many, things the NFL address.

The players can discuss inter city violence and racism in police departments.

You are moving the goal post, you were talking about "choosing Balitmore."