Joe speaks out

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(05-29-2020, 06:55 PM)Mer Wrote: Don't forget the media outlets are controlled/owned by the people that want their companies to get the most attention.
Having a nation of peaceful people that don't have anything to complain about won't get them the attention/money they desire. They will always advertise the things they think will get the most attention. Unfortunately anything race related in this country gets folks worked up. The more we pay attention the more they control us. It's sad any time someone passes unexpectedly especially if they're killed by those that are sworn to protect us. But a nation divided is easier to control. I truly hoped Obama would have helped race relations in our country by saying one statement, "All Lives Matter".  

I'm with Fred on this one. I wish athletes would just focus on their sport and if they want to get involved with civil rights that's great, but don't put yourself on a soapbox because you get paid to play a kids game.

I think people are upset because this situation is hardly unexpected at all.  I can only speak for myself, but when I heard "black man killed by police officer using excessive force" I was hardly blown away by it, and therein lies the issue.  For the most part I just shrug and/or make a cynical remark about all these things going on, but I do so with the knowledge that being able to not be affected by something is a privileged in itself.

Cops kill another black guy?  Ehh, I'm white but I'm Italian enough to look somewhat suspicious, but I'm ok.
Mass shooting?  It's rare to get killed that way, also I own no guns so if the government takes 'em all away I'm not affected.
20+ years of war?  Meh, I'm not in the Army...let 'em have it.
Terrorist attack?  Meh, I live in the middle of nowhere so that's not happening to me.
Border wall?  Nah, no rampaging Mexicans here, I don't want to pay for it.


As for Joe Burrow, we can tell him to keep his politics to himself all we want but it's possible the guy is legitimately upset people who share a demographic with his old teammates and the people he's coming to the NFL to work with and lead aren't always being treated like human beings.  Sure, I can just remove myself from the situation and "be good" and not make a fuss, but that's because I'm a nobody and no one is looking to me for any sort of hope or leadership.  It's the best and worst thing I've come to realize.

Ok, P&R this thing.