I have no idea what they hope to accomplish - on their knees.

Posted: Sep 26th, 2017 - 12:20 pm In Reply to: It is bringing attention to racial injustice and police misconduct - nm

It is just stupid and self-defeating. If the public is unaware of "racial injustice" or "police misconduct" a brain-dead egotistical millionaire football player is not making anyone change their minds or their perception.

BTW, you could not pay me enough to police places like South Chicago or Ferguson.

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