Pruitt: This is what we have to do, and we have to do it together

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CladInOrange said:
I respectfully disagree. There is no worthwhile opposite opinion of standing against racism.
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That isn't what my post said or alluded to at all. You can't take away ones right to have a differing opinion (racism out of the equation).
 
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BigOrangeCrush32 said:
BS like this is what makes a lot of us NOT care. We all have different opinions and that is totally fine. We shouldn't be afraid to voice our opinions bc some little c*** gets his/her feelings hurt and tries to get us fired from our job. I tell you what, Dox me and get me fired. I'll Dox you and you won't like what I do. I absolutely HATE people like you.
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You’re right that was very immature of me to say I would dox people who dislike protests against racism. I apologize. I honestly would like to hear more about your opinion regarding this issue. I believe open communication solves more problems than not.
 
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84Volfan said:
That isn't what my post said or alluded to at all. You can't take away ones right to have a differing opinion (racism out of the equation).
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I agree with human rights/racism/prejudice out of the equation we should be open minded about differing opinions. But there is only 1 correct opinion about racism and prejudice, and that is to stand against it.
 
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BigOrangeCrush32 said:
I am for all free speech. I'm for reducing ALL police brutality, not just police brutality against black people. More white people are killed by police than black. What I get "PO'd" about, is someone threatening me if I have a different opinion than them. He is trying to silence those with a different opinion than himself.
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man do u know how ignorant that sounds??
Of course more whites get killed by police then blacks if u just going by #'s. The white population is twice the size of the black population. Can u tell us how many of those guys were killed by the police on camera bc they were white?? Its ok to have a different opinion. That doesnt make u wrong or racist. Sometimes we should keep our opinions to ourselves bc it can come across to others as rascists.
 
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VFL-82-JP said:
---First point---

Some say: No justice, no peace. Black Lives Matter. I can't breathe.

Some say: Destructive rioting is always wrong. All Lives Matter. Don't destroy your own community.

But which comes first? It's a chicken-and-egg problem. How do we move forward when each side demands change of the other?

Someone has to go first. Someone has to show that the other side's grievances are being heard and things are being done to make our future better. In other words, someone has to lead.

I personally think the leadership has to come from those with the greatest power (in this case, defined as access to the most lethal force). That's the law enforcement community.

We as a society have to show--no, have to prove--to our fellow citizens of ALL stripes that we care about them and want injustice to stop. We all need to do this. Black and white, brown and yellow, catholic and muslim, protestant and jew and athiest, rural and urban, old and young.

It's on all of us to show that. To show we care for each other.

I think this is more or less what CJP and the lads who spoke were saying. At least, the more insightful of them, those who can see and understand both sides of the issue.

So yes, I absolutely support their message. It's part of the way forward.

---Second point---

Ideally, all people in a position of power, particularly the police and other law enforcement agents who have the extraordinary authority to wield deadly force, immediately begin to treat all their fellow citizens with the same care and respect they would give to their own children. No one dies of a knee on the neck then. No one gets shot out of fear then.

Ideally, all those who protest injustice do so without violence, and without destruction, and without a desire to bring about anarchy. No innocent shop owner's livelihood is destroyed then. No one's home is gutted then.

But we don't live in an ideal world. There will always be "that one." The policeman with hate eating at his guts, who might be racist, who might be misogynist, who violates the values his uniform stands for. And on the other side, the anarchist who brings a baseball bat, a knife, a shotgun, or a gas can to a protest, just looking for a chance to use it.

So we, as a society, have to recognize that evil exists in the occasional twisted individual--on both sides. We can't condemn every police agency everywhere because of one sick individual. We can't condemn every young black man everywhere because of one violent criminal. We can't condemn every protester everywhere because of one crazed anarchist in their midst.

Instead, the police forces of our nation police themselves better. Find and remove the sicko before he can hurt anyone. The communities of our country stand up more strongly against their own bad apples; restore community values. And when we do gather to protest or otherwise express ourselves, we collectively refuse to shield the one among us carrying the weapon.

It will take everyone, on every side, helping to police themselves, so that things don't go off the rails.

We're never gonna live in an ideal world. But it can be a heck of a lot better than it is now, if we all _first_ put our own houses in order.

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Sorry, I rambled on. Been thinking about these two points, particularly the latter, for several days now, and this is the best i've been able to come up with so far. It's a tough issue.

Go Vols!
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Those in position of power and privilege should be the ones who go first. They are the ones who need to set the example.
 
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Brave Volunteer said:
Those in position of power and privilege should be the ones who go first. They are the ones who need to set the example.
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100 percent agree here as they are the ones that have been blessed with the platform and visibility to affect positive change.

That said though, we fail ourselves and our society if we sit back and wait on person x to say or do something without reflecting within ourselves and teaching and leading those around us to a positive change.

Remember, to someone, everyone of us is a person of power or privilege.
 
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901 Orange said:
man do u know how ignorant that sounds??
Of course more whites get killed by police then blacks if u just going by #'s. The white population is twice the size of the black population. Can u tell us how many of those guys were killed by the police on camera bc they were white?? Its ok to have a different opinion. That doesnt make u wrong or racist. Sometimes we should keep our opinions to ourselves bc it can come across to others as rascists.
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So folks should only be entitled to voice their opinion if it matches that of their audience?
 
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CladInOrange said:
***edited post***

I took out the part of telling your employer if you dislike this post. If you disagree with non violent protests against the racial injustices in this country, just respond to this post so I can block you instead. I would rather not waste my time arguing with racists.
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Feel free to block me. Don't bother to dox me--I work for myself. I like to think I respect all people, no matter their color. I think you're likely the exception. If any of that makes me a racist, so be it.
 
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stevenrich2003 said:
Unfortunately, most of America has forgotten what the first amendment of the constitution is.

Social ridicule, blame, or hate is not going to solve anything either. We are all Americans. Lets do what Morgan Freeman suggested and stop referring to each other as " African, Caucasian, Indian, or whatever American"... Lets just be Americans.

I completely disagree with the hate. I want change. But change is often hard fought.

I want to swap hate into love.

Hard times for our country. Hard times. We all need to pray.

May peace, love, and unity join all of our heart as we navigate through this awful time.

I am personally proud to be and American. I love my country, my vols, my flag, and my FREEDOM!!!!

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!
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Agree with everything. However, it is hard to love the People that Burn you Country Down, just because they see an opportunity. THAT sets Race Relations back as far as anything else. People need to act right on BOTH Sides. People need to be called Criminals on BOTH Sides, if the shoe fits. I'm all for equality; but I'm Not for bending over backwards to accommodate one part of the equation. With the Programs in place, ANY American can succeed and be well Respected if he has a desire and work ethic. So let's continue weeding out the bad Cops,(very small minority) Salute the good Cops, and don't run afoul of the LAW; lest we subject ourselves to their Domain. You would be surprised how much just Acting Right would heal all wounds. What a concept.
 
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DonDiego said:
Feel free to block me. Don't bother to dox me--I work for myself. I like to think I respect all people, no matter their color. I think you're likely the exception. If any of that makes me a racist, so be it.
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Racial Injustice. Does that coin have two sides? Obviously referring to your Orange Clad Friend.
 
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DonDiego said:
Feel free to block me. Don't bother to dox me--I work for myself. I like to think I respect all people, no matter their color. I think you're likely the exception. If any of that makes me a racist, so be it.
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So you don’t agree with peaceful protests to improve race relations in the United States?

I think you can leave out the “If any of” part of your post.
 
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CladInOrange said:
I believe that anyone that is against the protest of racism is wrong and their opinion doesn’t matter.
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doesn't matter what anybody thinks, there are laws. that's it. nobody cares about opinions unless they are from learned educated leaders. So y'all shut up and let leaders lead. Get back to work
 
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CladInOrange said:
***edited post***

I took out the part of telling your employer if you dislike this post. If you disagree with non violent protests against the racial injustices in this country, just respond to this post so I can block you instead. I would rather not waste my time arguing with racists.
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Please block me, you self righteous ninny.
 
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CA_Vol said:
Please block me, you self righteous ninny.
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Self righteous for believing racism is wrong and peaceful protests are helpful to spread the message? Got it.

Tell that to any of the UT football players that were there yesterday. Tell them that they’re self righteous. I was there.
 
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