Roc Bronson Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 There's someone out there with an idea that's different from my idea! Oh no!!!! i must shun him!!!! This!!! Get over it already. I like how someone doing a silent protest brings out all the racists Hopefully there's not 70,000 of them on Sunday I hope not either. I heard Buffalo is pretty bad with racism. I was hoping this conversation wouldn't make it to Twobillsdrive yet here it is.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Love that ridiculous argument. As if disagreement with kaepernick is racism.
Dr.Sack Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Lots of respect for the 1st amendment. As a city that once banned the NAACP from holding a conference in their city in the early 1900s we have come a long way.
Maury Ballstein Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) This!!! Get over it already. I hope not either. I heard Buffalo is pretty bad with racism. I was hoping this conversation wouldn't make it to Twobillsdrive yet here it is. I thought Kaep is a hero for starting this conversation ? This is so confusing, where are these racists you speak of ? Edited October 14, 2016 by Ryan L Billz
Dr.Sack Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Wow, http://wivb.com/2015/05/05/study-says-western-new-york-is-one-of-the-most-racist-in-the-country/amp/
thebandit27 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Lots of respect for the 1st amendment. As a city that once banned the NAACP from holding a conference in their city in the early 1900s we have come a long way. Nearly everyone in this thread has said that they respect his right to protest. I've seen zero racism in this thread.
LA Grant Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 I like how someone doing a silent protest brings out all the racists Hopefully there's not 70,000 of them on Sunday Nailed it
thebandit27 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Nailed it I'll respectfully ask either of you to point out any one single racist comment on this thread. Thanks.
Augie Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Nearly everyone in this thread has said that they respect his right to protest. I've seen zero racism in this thread. Yep, he has every right to express himself. And display his lack of awareness of the real issues. But sure, blame the cops who put themselves at risk every day. Obey, and survive. I'm and old white guy and if I get pulled over it's 2 hands on the wheel, then "the registration is in the glove compartment, may I reach in to get it?" Very few shootings at the bridge club. Yes there are bad shootings, and let the courts take care of that, but don't think you can endanger a cop and not face danger yourself.
devldog131 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 I'm truly apolitical, but I think bouncing a whiskey bottle off his head would be more effective. /thread
long suffering bills fan Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 only an absolute positively truly incapacitated idiot would believe anything he is doing is worthwhile to his supposed cause which is a bigger sham than anything Please don't hold back. Let us know what you really feel. If you read my post, I did not qualifying the effectiveness of his actions to further his cause, I simply stated that his actions have created a dialog throughout the country.
Dragonborn10 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Oh man I would love to see what this board does if a Bills player joins the protest....
gr8billsfan Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Really you're gonna turn your back? what a schmuck idea! Your argument is based on that he should be punished, in a sense, due to the fact he's exercising his freedom to protest and speech? lol, please. I guess your racial background determines how you should be treated to right? I mean it's the most pivotal variable in discrimination throughout history. I support Kap's right to protest. I don't like him since he's an opposing QB, but that's the fun of the game. Can we please progress forward? Why the continual pull back to less civil rights? Edited October 14, 2016 by gr8billsfan
Spurna Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 I'm going to run a hypothetical by you fine folks - A black family is sitting in the front row of the Bills game on Sunday. They decide to stay seated for the National Anthem. Will they be able to do that without repercussion, or will the overwhelmingly white crowd respond violently?
Utah John Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Kap has the right to his opinion and to express it peacefully, as he's been doing. You have the right to disagree, and to express that opinion peacefully, any way you want. But if you're spending all this time and effort on talking about the protest and the counter-protest, he's achieved his aim, which is to draw attention to the problem.
Alphadawg7 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) Don't boo him. Ignore him! Get silent and turn your back whenever his name is mentioned or said over the loud speaker. The Chinese do that each time the Japanese national teams are introduced in China. They just turn their backs and remain deathly silent. And the Chinese have more of an ax to grind with the Japanese (Rape of Nanking, launching two aggressive wars against China in forty years that cost the lives of almost 40 million Chinese people) and any of you have with Kap. So, if you want to protest him at the game for daring you speak is mind (whatever the reason), just remain silent. It's that simple. Any protest gives his cause more press. Remaining silent, or just ignoring him completely, does nothing but show what he is doing means nothing. Seriously, this board needed ANOTHER thread about Kap expressing his American rights and the absurd whining that people have over it? Geezus...yall need to get the hell over it. PS: When do we get to talk football again? Someone please PM me when this becomes about football again. Edited October 14, 2016 by Alphadawg7
DC Tom Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 I like how someone doing a silent protest brings out all the racists Hopefully there's not 70,000 of them on Sunday You know, it's idiots like you that make me want to oppress minorities, just to piss you off.
purple haze Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) I think a great way to show your disagreement with his taking a knee is to sing the Anthem as loud as you can! 75K people singing that anthem loud and proud would surely get his attention.How so? He hears the anthem every week. And he knows there are many who don't like his form of protest. And there would probably never be 75 thousand singing because there are probably a good number who agree with him, whether they take a knee or stand or not. You know, it's idiots like you that make me want to oppress minorities, just to piss you off. That's a weird thing to say. Are you drunk posting? Kap has the right to his opinion and to express it peacefully, as he's been doing. You have the right to disagree, and to express that opinion peacefully, any way you want. But if you're spending all this time and effort on talking about the protest and the counter-protest, he's achieved his aim, which is to draw attention to the problem. Yes and no. He's drawn attention, but unfortunately, too many people choose not to address the issues he's referring to because they have made his protest into what they want it to be instead of what he's discussed. But people have the right to "counter" protest if they so desire. Boo him, turn your back on him, sing the anthem extra loud because you think it means you love the country more than anyone else,etc. So long as it's peaceful. Edited October 14, 2016 by purple haze
808 Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Yep, he has every right to express himself. And display his lack of awareness of the real issues. But sure, blame the cops who put themselves at risk every day. Obey, and survive. I'm and old white guy and if I get pulled over it's 2 hands on the wheel, then "the registration is in the glove compartment, may I reach in to get it?" Very few shootings at the bridge club. Yes there are bad shootings, and let the courts take care of that, but don't think you can endanger a cop and not face danger yourself. you do realize he is protesting mostly because the police are almost never prosecuted. its also DAs don't wanna jail police because they work together so why would they wanna jail them.
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