Jackrabbit
Youth Team Apprentice
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Anybody trying to put the case against BLM is immediately labelled ‘racist’, ‘idiot’ or worse. Not much nuanced thinking there. Look at the title to this thread - very enlightened. It’s a pity that some of these people are not better acquainted with one of the British BLM leaders - a lady called Sasha Johnson. They might have taken the knee themselves out of sheer admiration. In August Ms Johnson tweeted; “The white man will not be our equal but our slave”. I’m sure the FA, EFL and PL all wish Sasha all the best in her exciting project. The point is Ms Johnson’s views are not especially extreme in a foul organisation that wishes to dismantle capitalism and the family, and defund the police. Taking the knee signals support for that organisation not for racial equality. It’s like sticking out your right arm and shouting ‘Sieg Heil’ then claiming ‘it’s just a gesture. Nothing to do with old Adolf mate’. This is a letter a Milwall fan wrote to the Milwall board:
“ The whole BLM movement is insulting to many because it seeks to destroy our country’s values. I don’t mean nationalism or jingoism but the values that unite people across the political spectrum. A belief in the rule of law, free speech, respect for others and the social justice that many of our forebears had to fight for in the trade union movement.
Your excuse for supporting this movement is an insult to our intelligence and an overtly political statement. It’s particularly damaging at this time when so many fans are suffering financial hardship that you couldn’t even begin to understand. By supporting BLM you are not healing divisions but creating them. I fear that your actions will cause not just a division between players and fans but a gulf of betrayal that will never be bridged.
If you want to campaign against discrimination then please do so, but supporting BLM is the wrong way to do it.”
Excellent points very well made.
Yes, what happened to ‘Kick it out ‘ or ‘Say no to racism’ and other perfectly valid anti-racist pressure movements? The point can be made without associating with an odious bunch of reprobates like BLM.
“ The whole BLM movement is insulting to many because it seeks to destroy our country’s values. I don’t mean nationalism or jingoism but the values that unite people across the political spectrum. A belief in the rule of law, free speech, respect for others and the social justice that many of our forebears had to fight for in the trade union movement.
Your excuse for supporting this movement is an insult to our intelligence and an overtly political statement. It’s particularly damaging at this time when so many fans are suffering financial hardship that you couldn’t even begin to understand. By supporting BLM you are not healing divisions but creating them. I fear that your actions will cause not just a division between players and fans but a gulf of betrayal that will never be bridged.
If you want to campaign against discrimination then please do so, but supporting BLM is the wrong way to do it.”
Excellent points very well made.
Yes, what happened to ‘Kick it out ‘ or ‘Say no to racism’ and other perfectly valid anti-racist pressure movements? The point can be made without associating with an odious bunch of reprobates like BLM.