Nebraska's Michael Rose-Ivey receives racial backlash for anthem protest
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Herbie87
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Well national pride is generally considered a good thing.
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Landlord
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Personally, I am so offended that MRI kneeled and prayed that God's grace and mercy fall on this country. What about people who don't believe in God?! Obviously he's not representing all Nebraskans.
zoogs
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So's reflection. So's prayer. So's refusing to abide injustice.
He did all those things.
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BIGREDIOWAN
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Unfortunately history has a funny way of repeating itself, I'm guessing we're back in the 60's to 70's right now. It's crazy.........and sad all at the same time.
Herbie87
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I'm not saying they are not. Like I said the national anthem represents the good and bad, its just not the place for protest. You don't have to live in this country if you don't like it.
Would this take place on Saturday if another Sept 11 happened tomorrow? Does anyone remember what national pride felt like after that? Is that what it really takes to get it back?
Lastly, I'm still confused as to what this is achieving. Raising awareness? Raising awareness in order to what?
Did MLK sit down during the national anthem before he made a MEANINGFUL difference?
GBRHouston
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^^^^ Took the words right out of my mouth about anthem protests, I tried to say it as well as Herbie87 did and failed. Protest all you want, although I disagree with it. However, the national anthem is not the right way to protest, it is disrespectful to the people who made the country the way it is today. In the good ways of course, not the bad ways.
zoogs
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I feel a great deal of national pride seeing young men and women stand up (or kneel down, as it were) for causes and continue to fight for principles of recognition and equality -- the ones our country stands to strive for.
I think we've talked at length about awareness, empathy, starting points, and so on. My last post on the previous page pointed to an example of what it was accomplishing. I see these threads and the conversations and the reactions of many Husker fans (agree or disagree) as a meaningful part of that.
It's funny you should mention MLK and "sit down." The sit ins were a big part of the Civil Rights Movement -- and substantially more disruptive.
When people say they don't think the national anthem is the time or place, they mean there isn't a time or a place unless that time is always "not now" and the place is always "somewhere I don't have to see it."
I think we've talked at length about awareness, empathy, starting points, and so on. My last post on the previous page pointed to an example of what it was accomplishing. I see these threads and the conversations and the reactions of many Husker fans (agree or disagree) as a meaningful part of that.
It's funny you should mention MLK and "sit down." The sit ins were a big part of the Civil Rights Movement -- and substantially more disruptive.
When people say they don't think the national anthem is the time or place, they mean there isn't a time or a place unless that time is always "not now" and the place is always "somewhere I don't have to see it."
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Landlord
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Here's a few helpful quotes from MLK Jr to help you guess as to what his approach would be if he might have been a professional or collegiate football player in 2016 America.
No, there is no public record of MLK Jr. kneeling during a national anthem. But there is one of him constantly being arrested, being called a radical, an extremist, an agitator, a troublemaker, having over 3/4 of the country disapprove of his movement, etc. So no, he didn't kneel during the anthem - but he did things FAR more disruptive and was viewed even more unfavorably than the athletes doing this are today.
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LumberJackSker
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it's like some people think that the players should protest in the dark so it doesn't inconvenience them.
Kiyoat Husker
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Good point, Zoogs. Those boys really should be more polite and go protest somewhere more convenient for us. Somewhere more private, so it doesn't force us to challenge our beliefs. That way those of us who are racist @ssholes wont be tempted to make death threats.
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Kiyoat Husker
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I have to say that listening to MR-I explaining his reasoning for the protest has changed my opinion. When Kaepernick started doing it I was annoyed. As a wealthy NFL athlete, I felt it was just disrespectful. I also considered his cause to be too nebulous and non-specific.
The more opinions I hear on both sides, the less I want to associate myself with those who make too many assumptions about other people's experiences with racism.
The more opinions I hear on both sides, the less I want to associate myself with those who make too many assumptions about other people's experiences with racism.
The Dude
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I think it's silly to be offended by the protest, but it's inappropriate to tell people they ought not be offended by the protest.
People also need to realize that being offended doesn't mean anyone has to do anything about it. It simply means you're offended, nothing further. You're not awarded any special rights or special treatment for being offended.
People also need to realize that being offended doesn't mean anyone has to do anything about it. It simply means you're offended, nothing further. You're not awarded any special rights or special treatment for being offended.
Blackshirt96
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Blackshirt96
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I agree 100%. Just because I'm offended by the way they are choosing to protest, doesn't mean that either one of us is wrong. It just means I offended.
Pretty funny comedian touches on being offended. starts at 3:25