It wasn't denounced. They simply said it wasn't a BLM event.
The people who helped organize the event agreed.
Because those individuals are paid representatives of society and are accountable to society in a way that ordinary citizens are not.
Did you not know that ?
Even thugs don't simply deserve public execution without trial. Police jeopardize their lives and i empathize with them. We have more than enough reason to provide more transparency and accountability. There is no valid reason to refuse society of that.
I don't think they're trying to blame white conservatives. They're saying that there's something wrong with the situation from their view. It is simply a fact that many of these people share that opinion. Furthermore, there is a good amount of evidence to support the idea that they might have a point. If they are wrong about systematic injustice, where's the harm in demonstrating that ?
Rather interesting that you choose to just pretend the second line of their tweet wasn't there. How very honest of you.
"This is not in line with our principles"
It is not within BLM's principles who have a peaceful community conversation with police about concerns that the community has with them apparently.
They are paid representatives of their city. They are not paid representatives of Dallas, Oakland, or New York.
Do you not see that law enforcement is not a federal organization, nor is it run by the federal government?
Do you not understand how law enforcement in this country works at all?
It wouldn't be the first time someone spoke out about law enforcement in this nation with a self righteous attitude while not even understanding even the most basic concept of how the division of labor within law enforcement works, let alone the training and reasons for the way officers are trained these ways.
By stating what you have stated, you are implying that the police officer whose life was at risk does not deserve the right to defend himself against a lethal threat.
Im sorry, I'd rather police officers (who are on average the "better" half of our society, morally speaking) live and a criminal who contributes little to society die than the opposite.
I'm not trying to suggest that they have, but i've heard a lot of the right demonizing BLM and i'm not convinced that they've taken the social criticism seriously.
It wasn't denounced. They simply said it wasn't a BLM event.
The people who helped organize the event agreed.
Kind of says something contrary to what the principles that you stated.THIS IS NOT IN LINE WITH OUR PRINCIPLES.
Not supporting BLM isn't the equivalent of not supporting African Americans. BLM is doing the African Americans more harm than good. They need to regroup and get their act together and denounce the ones that push the "kill a cop" meme. Until that happens they won't get much of a substantial backing. When I have a problem I am not going to call BLM. I am going to call a cop. Given the choice I will support a cop almost every time (depends on the cop). The left has promised to fix the problems of the inner city since Johnson was president. Things haven't changed much. That tells me something.
Here is a quote from their twitter post about the cookout with the police:
Kind of says something contrary to what the principles that you stated.
https://twitter.com/DMVBlackLives/status/755807855794675712
This is another fail way to try to garner support:
Video: Black Lives Matter organizer tells white people to 'get to the back' | PhillyVoice
Yet another fail way to garner support:
So far they aren't doing much for their own image. They have to work at repairing their image but I suspect the will just demand that everyone back them.
It was a bbq, can you blame them for clarifying that it was not a political event ? For all i know, they just want to be taken more seriously, not like they're just hosting block parties or something.
Bad examples do reflect poorly on the group. That doesn't make the whole group unworthy of serious consideration.
Is it really so unreasonable to hold individuals accountable for individual behaviors ...?
That doesn't change anything. They don't host parties and bbqs- you do understand that they're a serious organization ?
That doesn't change anything. They don't host parties and bbqs- you do understand that they're a serious organization ?
That's a lie.
That's a ridiculously stupid deflection.
Another lie.
It was a bbq, can you blame them for clarifying that it was not a political event ? For all i know, they just want to be taken more seriously, not like they're just hosting block parties or something.
Bad examples do reflect poorly on the group. That doesn't make the whole group unworthy of serious consideration.
Not if the goal is to demonize an entire demographic, it isn't. The right are trying to swiftboat BLM just like they did to Acorn. Apparently, minorities organizing themselves and uniting under a common cause whether its for freedom, social justice or just safer and better living conditions is threat to white dominance and control.
The thing about pigs is they eat anything. The resulting mess would be quickly cleaned up.Where I live is more rural than suburban but, judging by the amount of gunfire resulting from wild pigs displaced by a recent flood, it would not likely end well.
That sounds really good. But you may not have enough ammunition. Not to worry, though. You can just call 911.
Seriously, it's scarey to think about, isn't it?
I wouldn't depend on 911. They may be busy with other calls. I suggest acquiring an ample supply of ammo, and a couple more pieces of iron. It takes about an hour for a response out were I am on a serious call. If its not serious then the next day.
The thing about pigs is they eat anything. The resulting mess would be quickly cleaned up.
Just so you know, I was being facetious.
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