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Falcons02 said:
In our country? In my opinion it is something we have been fighting since our founders codified in the Constitution that enslaved people, largely of African origin, were only 3/5ths of a human being.
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But what exactly today? Is there a law that’s unjust to only African Americans? Or some right that Caucasians have afforded to them that African Americans don’t?

We’re in this together man, but if there isn’t evidence of a law or right that’s not equal, then we can’t truly fight anything together.
 
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TennVols12 said:
But what exactly today? Is there a law that’s unjust to only African Americans? Or some right that Caucasians have afforded to them that African Americans don’t?

We’re in this together man, but if there isn’t evidence of a law or right that’s not equal, then we can’t truly fight anything together.
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The way African Americans are treated in many cases are different than that of Caucasian Americans. If an individual isn't African American he or she will never understand. And if he or she doesn't care enough to actually try to at least have a conversation with a person of American American descent concerning the issues they face then those individuals could possibly be blinded to the fact.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
Seriously, I'm sure he is very sincere about supporting the young men. It's just nice when there is synergy in goals. :)
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This is why he is such a good recruiter. He is down-to-earth, honest with the kids, and they know he will have their back.

The beauty of America is we don't hide from our problems. We face them head on and try to come up with meaningful solutions. Sometimes the wheels of change grind slow, but that's not due to a lack of trying. Remember our goal is "to form a more perfect union..." I am all for peaceful protests and even encourage them. However, they cease to be protests when the violence, looting, and burning begins. When this happens they become riots and that helps no one or solves any problems.
 
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Eastknox865 said:
The way African Americans are treated in many cases are different than that of Caucasian Americans. If an individual isn't African American he or she will never understand. And if he or she doesn't care enough to actually try to at least have a conversation with a person of American American descent concerning the issues they face then those individuals could possibly be blinded to the fact.
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You’ve got to give me an example. An argument has no basis if there’s not prime example.

Side note...I’m black.
 
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Evergrenevol said:
I could care less about your political beliefs. What does your post have to do with Coach Pruitt’s support and my support for Tennessee football players?
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Not sure there is an argument or disagreement here.
I fully understand that Pruitt wants to support something that is important to his players.
My statement was that there will be portions of the Vol fan base that aren’t wild about this because they don’t support the cause (Black Lives Matter).
 
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TennVols12 said:
You’ve got to give me an example. An argument has no basis if there’s not prime example.

Side note...I’m black.
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TennVols12 said:
You’ve got to give me an example. An argument has no basis if there’s not prime example.

Side note...I’m black.
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That's my opinion on the matter. Not really in a debate mood at the moment. And ok you're black congratulations. We can still have different experiences and opinions. You want to discuss exchange emails with me no problem.
 
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Vfl2407 said:
Not sure there is an argument or disagreement here.
I fully understand that Pruitt wants to support something that is important to his players.
My statement was that there will be portions of the Vol fan base that aren’t wild about this because they don’t support the cause (Black Lives Matter).
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OK, gotcha!
 
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Eastknox865 said:
That's my opinion on the matter. Not really in a debate mood at the moment. And ok you're black congratulations. We can still have different experiences and opinions. You want to discuss exchange emails with me no problem.
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Ok, so example here. Anyone else have an example? We’ll never get anywhere if we’re solely going off “feelings”.
 
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TennVols12 said:
You didn’t say anything wrong. I’m just looking for a law or right afforded to white people that isn’t afford to black people.
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There isn’t one the problem is with the people who are enforcing those laws while treating people of color differently.
 
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TennVols12 said:
You didn’t say anything wrong. I’m just looking for a law or right afforded to white people that isn’t afford to black people.
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And if you're black either you're wanting attention or your environment has been really beneficial for you
 
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bbstone said:
Someone with some knowledge on these protest please explain to us dumb hillbillies, that really can't afford to send our kids to UT, where we can find this so called institutiolized racism at. I would like to know exactly what it looks like.
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Institutionalized racism is where one person does something and you blame the entire institution and then use that leap of ignaorance to justify violence and rioting.
 
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TennVols12 said:
But what exactly today? Is there a law that’s unjust to only African Americans? Or some right that Caucasians have afforded to them that African Americans don’t?

We’re in this together man, but if there isn’t evidence of a law or right that’s not equal, then we can’t truly fight anything together.
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"Stop and Frisk" and racial profiling are modern day examples in policing. (edited for clarity)
 
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Just as I thought it would be. Ask people what institutiolized injustice or institutiolized racism looks like all you ever get is crickets out in the real world. They talk about some perceived differences that black people have in society than other people. If you think a white person can get his a** shot and killed in 2 seconds flat you dead wrong. You play stupid games, you get stupid prizes. I don't have any problems with anyone making millions they worked for, but BLM and this institutiolized racism, so to speak, are people trying to get things they did not earn, they just take and try to make you feel about your so called privledge. Period. Anyway enjoy your March Saturday. I hope they root out all the racism they find on they March.
 
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Stop and frisk. Really. I bet most people ,indifferent of color, would love to have that back in New York right now. The working class anyway. If not carring a weapon then your probably good. Mo
 
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Falcons02 said:
In our country? In my opinion it is something we have been fighting since our founders codified in the Constitution that enslaved people, largely of African origin, were only 3/5ths of a human being.
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Interesting. So what you like to do is go back in history to that point and then ignore all of the progress that has been made since then. Ignore the civil rights movement and ignore the fact that you have 100% equality and have for a long time now. But equality isn’t enough.
 
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