What is the controversy surrounding #takeaknee

[John V]

Then you are a tone deaf idiot.

I am sorry it bothers you that blacks are pointing out an uncomfortable reality. I am sorry it bothers you that whites who see this and are with blacks also see this. Instead of sticking your fingers in your ears, and putting your hands over your eyes, shut the fuck up and listen.

What uncomfortable reality?

As I noted, in my state in 2017, 4 blacks have been killed by police. Three had guns, one had a knife. I don't find that uncomfortable at all. Why would I?

You are not helping blacks by basically shitting on them for using their positions to point out social inequality.

First, in general, I think racial inequality is propagated by focusing on it. Where I live, racism is lower now than it was when I was a child, but there weren't any protests. People have just realized that skin color shouldn't be a big deal. Racism will never be gone completely as our brains are hard-wired to sort things by appearance. But, looking at my parents' generation, my own, and my children's - and the election of a black president - I figured nine years ago that we were well on our way to becoming as post-racial as possible. Now, after 8 years of a black president, race relations are worse than before. Personally I think the powers that be on the left want racism to continue in order to get votes.

You don't like either black or white players protesting?

Not during the national anthem.

Too fucking bad. This protest is long overdue.

First, there have been protests over specific shootings, and you know they make national news.

Second, the NFL protest might be short-lived.

America needs to have this conversation.

I disagree. Certain areas have problems with shootings of unarmed blacks. Those areas need to have this conversation. Did you notice the difference in deaths between NY and CA? They're both among the bluest states, but one is far higher relative to population than the other. This suggests that policies and training might have more to do with it than racism.

America has still not faced our deep rooted racism.

As noted above, in my experience, in my area, racism has declined from generation to generation, so I disagree.