The football players' refusal to salute the flag

I’m guessing you haven’t served in the military because we do get offended by it. But as far as the race problem the way we solve it is by not talking about it. It was a tragity hundreds of thousands died to put an end to it. No one alive had anything to do with it. We are all the same race the human race. So I don’t know what they will improve by doing this. We have other issues that can improve the black community this does nothing but divide .

I was in the Army and I don’t give a crap who does what regarding the flag. If anything, those who served should be more fervent in protecting the first amendment.

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@5713 You are correct, I have not served in the military. Who knows how race relations can be resolved. More action, less talk? I guess looking at the kneeling during the National Anthem depends on one’s perspective. On one hand it is seen as a sign of disrespect and on the other hand it is a sign of protest. The governing body that is in charge of these NFL games should take action and make it a rule to stand during the National Anthem. Plain and simple. There are a variety of races which are all human, yes. But each race has their advantages and disadvantages over the other and different characteristics.

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Well, I declare! *fans self

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@Tyme

Navy here. I agree with you. Our flag is an idea of expression not oppression.

All they have to do is put the image of our flag on the football. Problem solved.

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I don’t think we should characterize races as being better at something or not. Just divides us. Yes I think you can stereotype someone and there’s something to . But I refuse to do it for the most part. I think we all should stereotype in a very tactfully way. To say not to do it is a little unreasonable. But it’s a slippery slope. I think that’s where some of our law enforcement gets in trouble.

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@5713 Each race specialises in certain fields. To say we are all the same would have some truth but we are different in some aspects culturally, biologically as well as certain behaviours. If you were a black man, you’d have to be quite scared about being pulled over by a white cop with what has happened in the last few years.

Anyhow good chatting with you. Gotta watch some sports.

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Wow, the ignorance in this thread is astounding. Closing it because a bunch of white people talking about how race relations should be handled is never a productive conversation.

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