CDZ ST. LOUIS RAMS COME OUT WITH 'HANDS UP, DON'T SHOOT' SALUTE

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Bottom line, if people disagree with the players actions, they are free to show their disapproval with their wallets and don't go to anymore games, don't buy anymore NFL merchandise, and don't watch anymore football on tv, or at least any of that to do with the Rams.

 

[hjmick]

Whatever. That's their right. Think '68 Olympics.


The most important thing is, they beat the Raiders. The only thing better than the Raiders losing is when the Raiders and Cowboys lose on the same day...


Sunday was a very good day...

 

[Vigilante]

Understanding Modern American Media & Democrat Power in Light of Ferguson: The Truth Is What They Say It Is

 

[Derideo_Te]

Since Mike Brown never put his hands up and said Don't Shoot, the Rams have been asked to apologize.

More than 50% of the witnesses said that he did put his hands up.

What do the newly released witness statements tell us about the Michael Brown shooting PBS NewsHour

• More than 50 percent of the witness statements said that Michael Brown held his hands up when Darren Wilson shot him. (16 out of 29 such statements)

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• More than half of the witness statements said that Brown was running away from Wilson when the police officer opened fire on the 18-year-old, while fewer than one-fifth of such statements indicated that was not the case.

Speaks to the reliability of many of the witnesses. You cannot get shot in the front of the body when running away from the weapon.

Wilson fired at least 12 shots, only 6 hit Brown from 25' away. Trying to hit a moving target is harder than it looks.

 

[Papageorgio]

The five players involved have a right to their opinion, the NFL and the team will have to decide if they have a right to do it at a game. The St. Louis PD have a right to their opinion on what the players did, as does the rest of the world.

Usually the NFL frowns on this type behavior, they want football in the limelight, not social issues.

 

[Howey]

St. Louis Rams Come Out with 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' Salute


While taking the field today to play the Oakland Raiders, several St. Louis Rams players decided to mimic the 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' gesture used by many protesters since the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson in nearby Ferguson, Mo. in August.


Despite winning the game, 52-0, the Rams find themselves at the receiving end of fury from many in the fan base as evidenced by some of the comments posted at their Facebook page. This could be the most significant political statement made at a major sporting event since the 'Black Power' salute at the 1968 Sumner Olympics.

St. Louis Rams Come Out with Hands Up Don t Shoot Salute

I'm now a Rams fan! I think this country now needs an honest debate about police brutality, especially against black men and women.

Go Rams!

Damn. Good for them!!!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Not the first time athletes have made social statements and that's their right.

Sadly, if football players had come out on the field wearing police insignia, RWs would be applauding.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Since Mike Brown never put his hands up and said Don't Shoot, the Rams have been asked to apologize.

More than 50% of the witnesses said that he did put his hands up.

What do the newly released witness statements tell us about the Michael Brown shooting PBS NewsHour

• More than 50 percent of the witness statements said that Michael Brown held his hands up when Darren Wilson shot him. (16 out of 29 such statements)

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From PBS link:

• More than half of the witness statements said that Brown was running away from Wilson when the police officer opened fire on the 18-year-old, while fewer than one-fifth of such statements indicated that was not the case.

Speaks to the reliability of many of the witnesses. You cannot get shot in the front of the body when running away from the weapon.

Wilson fired at least 12 shots, only 6 hit Brown from 25' away. Trying to hit a moving target is harder than it looks.

And that was with a highly trained cop.

That is often the case - a gazillion shots fired but only a few hits. People who have never been involved in a violent altercation really have no idea who hard it is to react accurately or how long it takes.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

“I think this country now needs an honest debate about police brutality, especially against black men and women.”

Don't expect most white conservatives to participate, as they perceive this as a 'non-issue,' not worthy of debate.

 

[Papageorgio]

Not the first time athletes have made social statements and that's their right.

Sadly, if football players had come out on the field wearing police insignia, RWs would be applauding.

Sorry, no applauding on my part, I don't think the work place is meant for demonstrations. IMHO

 

[Carla_Danger]

Bottom line, if people disagree with the players actions, they are free to show their disapproval with their wallets and don't go to anymore games, don't buy anymore NFL merchandise, and don't watch anymore football on tv, or at least any of that to do with the Rams.

That's true.

 

[jon_berzerk]

Boycott St Louis Rams - About Facebook

PAGE INFO

• Short Description
  A page to express your dislike with the Rams actions about Ferguson Mo. No ignorance, threats or plain stupidity will be tolerated.

 

[ScienceRocks]

So a police officer can't defend himself from a thug that grabs & struggles for his gun? Are these people dumb or something?

 

[Carla_Danger]

Boycott St Louis Rams - About Facebook

PAGE INFO

• Short Description
  A page to express your dislike with the Rams actions about Ferguson Mo. No ignorance, threats or plain stupidity will be tolerated.

The NFL announced that they will not discipline Rams players for the "hands up, don't shoot" gesture.

 

[SmarterThanTheAverageBear]

They have the right to do as they please. Within both league rules and the law.

Doesn't mean I have to agree with them.

 

[Katzndogz]

If I watched football I'd boycott.

 

[Grandma]

Isn't it amusing how the racists express their hatred, claiming "free speech," but when someone the racists disagree with speaks out the racists say they should be disciplined.

Freedom-hating, un-American hypocrites.

 

[Carla_Danger]

Isn't it amusing how the racists express their hatred, claiming "free speech," but when someone the racists disagree with speaks out the racists say they should be disciplined.

Freedom-hating, un-American hypocrites.

They sure cried a lot over that racist, Donald Sterling, and his freedom of speech.

 

[Rozman]

I don't get the hands up don't shoot reference...specifically in the Michael Brown case..
Which I'm guessing is what this is all about....

It didn't happen.

 

[Esmeralda]

The five players involved have a right to their opinion, the NFL and the team will have to decide if they have a right to do it at a game. The St. Louis PD have a right to their opinion on what the players did, as does the rest of the world.

Usually the NFL frowns on this type behavior, they want football in the limelight, not social issues.

It's interesting that these players are revered as athletes and entertainers as long as they keep their mouths shut, but if they exercise their right of free speech, they are suddenly way out of line. What do people think, they exist only to entertaim but have no right to express themselves as other American citizens do?