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youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:14 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Sticking your head in the sand and hoping it goes away on its own isn’t the answer. I personally don’t care if a guy down the street is racist….just don’t mess with my money or opportunity. I want the government to protect my rights. I want to hold the government accountable as government policies have contributed to the problems….Why would anyone want less?

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:57 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:14 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Sticking your head in the sand and hoping it goes away on its own isn’t the answer. I personally don’t care if a guy down the street is racist….just don’t mess with my money or opportunity. I want the government to protect my rights. I want to hold the government accountable as government policies have contributed to the problems….Why would anyone want less?

Did someone ask for less?

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:05 pm

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:57 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:14 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Sticking your head in the sand and hoping it goes away on its own isn’t the answer. I personally don’t care if a guy down the street is racist….just don’t mess with my money or opportunity. I want the government to protect my rights. I want to hold the government accountable as government policies have contributed to the problems….Why would anyone want less?

Did someone ask for less?

Did I say someone did?

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:19 am

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:05 pm

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:57 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:14 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Sticking your head in the sand and hoping it goes away on its own isn’t the answer. I personally don’t care if a guy down the street is racist….just don’t mess with my money or opportunity. I want the government to protect my rights. I want to hold the government accountable as government policies have contributed to the problems….Why would anyone want less?

Did someone ask for less?

Did I say someone did?

When someone feels the need to publicly inform the world that they’ve drawn a line in the sand, the easy assumption is someone must have have asked for less. Why else would one demand his position be known?

Unless you’re just flexing for a friendly echo chamber looking for applause.

It’s either. I dunno. Your call.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:19 am

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:05 pm

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:57 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:14 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:04 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:45 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:43 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:42 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:09 pm Racism only exists in as much as you allow it to control you. Therefore, the fruit of your labor is the satisfaction that you are not weak but strong, by way of forgiveness and grace. Not practicing those core principles of life, means you are eternally controlled by another. Hint.... you can not control anyone.

The end game is what exactly? and how will it be measured, quantified? Do we not already have enough federal and state legislation lawfully requiring zero tolerance of prejudice by race, creed, & gender?

Amen

Tell that to people who are steered into jobs and neighborhoods as well as those denied housing.

Thanks for proving my point.

Dude, you got the wrong guy. You think I am “controlled by racism”….most should be so lucky.

Of course I do not think you are.....you get it. But why do others not get it? Maybe, just maybe, we are allowing others to continually open the wounds, pour salt in it, then argue we are here to make it all better.

Sticking your head in the sand and hoping it goes away on its own isn’t the answer. I personally don’t care if a guy down the street is racist….just don’t mess with my money or opportunity. I want the government to protect my rights. I want to hold the government accountable as government policies have contributed to the problems….Why would anyone want less?

Did someone ask for less?

Did I say someone did?

When someone feels the need to publicly inform the world that they’ve drawn a line in the sand, the easy assumption is someone must have have asked for less. Why else would one demand his position be known?

Unless you’re just flexing for a friendly echo chamber looking for applause.

It’s either. I dunno. Your call.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

Maybe they should do a straw poll of the entire US Olympic team and post each and every athletes opinion on line for everyone to see. If your representing the USA and you turn your back on the flag of the country you are representing, why are you participating in the games at all?

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:11 pm

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

Maybe they should do a straw poll of the entire US Olympic team and post each and every athletes opinion on line for everyone to see. If your representing the USA and you turn your back on the flag of the country you are representing, why are you participating in the games at all?

Serious question?

One, because it marks the highest possible achievement in their sport, the culmination of a lifetime striving to accomplish the near impossible.

Two, because it provides a highly public platform from which to register a protest, to advocate a view.

Three, because some Americans believe that loving one's country, true American patriotism, is not marked by obeisance to a flag or an anthem, nor conformity in any sense, but rather in the freedom to express oneself, including challenging one's country to live up to its highest ideals of freedom and justice for all.

My best guess would be all three apply in this situation, just as it did in 1968.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:11 pm

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

Maybe they should do a straw poll of the entire US Olympic team and post each and every athletes opinion on line for everyone to see. If your representing the USA and you turn your back on the flag of the country you are representing, why are you participating in the games at all?

Serious question?

One, because it marks the highest possible achievement in their sport, the culmination of a lifetime striving to accomplish the near impossible.

Two, because it provides a highly public platform from which to register a protest, to advocate a view.

Three, because some Americans believe that loving one's country, true American patriotism, is not marked by obeisance to a flag or an anthem, nor conformity in any sense, but rather in the freedom to express oneself, including challenging one's country to live up to its highest ideals of freedom and justice for all.

My best guess would be all three apply in this situation, just as it did in 1968.

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:27 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:11 pm

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

Maybe they should do a straw poll of the entire US Olympic team and post each and every athletes opinion on line for everyone to see. If your representing the USA and you turn your back on the flag of the country you are representing, why are you participating in the games at all?

Serious question?

One, because it marks the highest possible achievement in their sport, the culmination of a lifetime striving to accomplish the near impossible.

Two, because it provides a highly public platform from which to register a protest, to advocate a view.

Three, because some Americans believe that loving one's country, true American patriotism, is not marked by obeisance to a flag or an anthem, nor conformity in any sense, but rather in the freedom to express oneself, including challenging one's country to live up to its highest ideals of freedom and justice for all.

My best guess would be all three apply in this situation, just as it did in 1968.

I want to try and respect your opinion. This may be the biggest pile of horsechit you have ever posted on this forum. It is an honor to be chosen to represent your country. That honor should be treated by every athlete as such.

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:27 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:11 pm

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:59 am Ohh, the horror. Athlete protests continue.

Probably need to not like the United States's first place winner too...

DeAnna Price won the trials with a throw of 263 feet, 6 inches, which was nearly 7 feet longer than Berry's throw. Brooke Andersen took second place.

Price, who became only the second woman in history to crack 80 meters, said she had no problem sharing the stage with Berry.

'I think people should say whatever they want to say. I'm proud of her,' Price said.

She figures to be going for gold along with world-record holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland, who is expected to be in Japan. Meanwhile, Andersen's throw was a mere 2 inches shy of Berry's personal best.

Maybe they should do a straw poll of the entire US Olympic team and post each and every athletes opinion on line for everyone to see. If your representing the USA and you turn your back on the flag of the country you are representing, why are you participating in the games at all?

Serious question?

One, because it marks the highest possible achievement in their sport, the culmination of a lifetime striving to accomplish the near impossible.

Two, because it provides a highly public platform from which to register a protest, to advocate a view.

Three, because some Americans believe that loving one's country, true American patriotism, is not marked by obeisance to a flag or an anthem, nor conformity in any sense, but rather in the freedom to express oneself, including challenging one's country to live up to its highest ideals of freedom and justice for all.

My best guess would be all three apply in this situation, just as it did in 1968.

I want to try and respect your opinion. This may be the biggest pile of horsechit you have ever posted on this forum. It is an honor to be chosen to represent your country. That honor should be treated by every athlete as such.