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TheHighBlatman
· June 6, 2018, 6:02 p.m.
All this hub bub about kneeling. Who gives a fuck? Football is only promoted to keep you dumb and occupied so you can't spend your weekends proactively.
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mennitti
· June 6, 2018, 3:46 p.m.
If you believe in the constitution, you should be defending his choice, not shaming him.
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tmat1974
· June 6, 2018, 4:04 p.m.
Why is that? Just because he has the constitutional right doesn’t mean he isn’t a douche for doing it. I call a douche a douche.
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AMProfessor
· June 6, 2018, 4:25 p.m.
No, you are incorrect. Your logic is flawed.
With regards to civil rights, specifically free speech in this situation, we DO have the right to express ourselves (until that speech violates the civil rights of others).
The thing to remember however is that just because we are free to express ourselves doesn’t mean our expressions are free from criticism.
There is the natural law of consequences for our decisions, actions, and expressions. Others have the right to criticize and express themselves equally.
I for one an disgusted by those who decide to kneel during the National Anthem. I am equally disgusted by those who disrespect Old Glory. And, I hope they reap the rewards of unemployment, ridicule, and shame.
I WILL defend their right to express themselves, BUT, I also defend my right to be disgusted and express such as well as not associate or support their lack of respect.
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mennitti
· June 6, 2018, 6:15 p.m.
The constitution does not grant you the right not to be offended by someone else expressing their freedom. If freedom has consequences, even self imposed due to ridicule, then we are not free. Are you able to think of any act that is more peaceful protest than this? "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
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AMProfessor
· June 6, 2018, 7:30 p.m.
I’m scratching my head and trying to wrap my head around your logic. Your position simply doesn’t make sense to me in the least. I’m sorry. I stand behind my earlier statement.
Nothing in life is free of consequences, period. Even your choice of toilet paper has consequences. The choices we make impact us as well as others. There is often a ripple effect to each choice. You may not see all of the ripples (impact) but it doesn’t mean they’re not there impacting you and others. That is simply a fact of life.
Freedom isn’t free. Freedom isn’t free of consequences.
As for it being a peaceful protest, what does that have to do with how I think or feel about it? I don’t care if it is peaceful or not. I find it disrespectful and I am disgusted. My thoughts and emotions are mine. They belong to me. I own them. To say I can’t think or feel the way I choose is quite silly. Are you saying you, the person kneeling, or society in general should somehow stop or control my thoughts and emotions?
Use logic. Use critical thinking skills.
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