St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures

Danno · 12-01-2014, 11:51 AM

A St. Louis police officers' group called on the NFL to punish five Rams players who stood with their hands raised before trotting onto the field for pregame introductions Sunday.

The St. Louis Police Officers' Association said it was "profoundly disappointed" with what it called a "display that police officers around the nation found tasteless, offensive and inflammatory." It called for the players involved to be disciplined and for both the league and team to issue a "very public apology."

Prior to kickoff of their game against the Oakland Raiders, Rams wide receivers Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt came out together and raised their hands, but the move was obscured by a smoke machine in the upper reaches of the Edward Jones Dome. Jared Cook, Stedman Bailey and Chris Givens then came out and stood together with hands raised in the fog....

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
St. Louis police group demands punishment for Rams players in Ferguson protest | Fox News

lee909 · 12-01-2014, 12:34 PM

What exactly have they done wrong here?
Agree or disagree with them, I thought one of America's founding(and best) principles is that of free speech

Danno · 12-01-2014, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

What exactly have they done wrong here?
Agree or disagree with them, I thought one of America's founding(and best) principles is that of free speech

"Free speech" concerns prosecution.

Private companies are allowed to disciple employees for conduct detrimental to their best interests.

lee909 · 12-01-2014, 02:22 PM

I still dont see anything wrong with what they did.
The police PR wont do themselves any favours highlighting it and more people will have heard about it because they made a issue out of it. The Rams are best ignoring it,coe down on the players and you alienate a large percentage of the local population and probably a lot of sponsors who don't want to be seen to go against public opinion.

SloMotion · 12-01-2014, 03:16 PM

Mark my words ... if this gets to Roger's desk, he totally mishandles it one way or another & WWIII breaks out,

.

ScottF · 12-01-2014, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

"Free speech" concerns prosecution.

Private companies are allowed to disciple employees for conduct detrimental to their best interests.

and as the world's most profitable non-profit organization, the NFL has never been shy about doling out discipline for what they deem detrimental... but they need to tread lightly with this one

jeanpierre · 12-01-2014, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

Mark my words ... if this gets to Roger's desk, he totally mishandles it one way or another & WWIII breaks out, .

Rodge will take the Government's advice from the 60's - 'Duck & Cover'...

rezburna · 12-01-2014, 04:55 PM

Rodger can be stupid and punish the players. And we can all sit back and enjoy an all white NFL. At least Tanner will finally get to play like everybody wanted. Because if they open up this can of worms the strike will be real.

Danno · 12-01-2014, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Rodger can be stupid and punish the players. And we can all sit back and enjoy an all white NFL. At least Tanner will finally get to play like everybody wanted. Because if they open up this can of worms the strike will be real.

All black players aren't as dumb as these 5.

rezburna · 12-01-2014, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

All black players aren't as dumb as these 5.

I guess most of them are dumb, because most disagree with the way things went. And I guess I'm dumb, because I do too.

I usually don't even comment on things like this on this site anymore, but I'm not at all surprised by your stance.

So let's see if Rodger is "smart" enough to punish them.

12-01-2014, 11:51 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures A St. Louis police officers' group called on the NFL to punish five Rams players who stood with their hands raised before trotting onto the field for pregame introductions Sunday. The St. Louis Police Officers' Association said it was "profoundly disappointed" with what it called a "display that police officers around the nation found tasteless, offensive and inflammatory." It called for the players involved to be disciplined and for both the league and team to issue a "very public apology." Prior to kickoff of their game against the Oakland Raiders, Rams wide receivers Tavon Austin and Kenny Britt came out together and raised their hands, but the move was obscured by a smoke machine in the upper reaches of the Edward Jones Dome. Jared Cook, Stedman Bailey and Chris Givens then came out and stood together with hands raised in the fog.... The Associated Press contributed to this report. St. Louis police group demands punishment for Rams players in Ferguson protest \| Fox News

12-01-2014, 12:34 PM	#2
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures What exactly have they done wrong here? Agree or disagree with them, I thought one of America's founding(and best) principles is that of free speech neugey, Rsanders24, ScottF and 1 others like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Originally Posted by lee909 What exactly have they done wrong here? Agree or disagree with them, I thought one of America's founding(and best) principles is that of free speech "Free speech" concerns prosecution. Private companies are allowed to disciple employees for conduct detrimental to their best interests.

12-01-2014, 02:22 PM	#4
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures I still dont see anything wrong with what they did. The police PR wont do themselves any favours highlighting it and more people will have heard about it because they made a issue out of it. The Rams are best ignoring it,coe down on the players and you alienate a large percentage of the local population and probably a lot of sponsors who don't want to be seen to go against public opinion.

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Mark my words ... if this gets to Roger's desk, he totally mishandles it one way or another & WWIII breaks out, . RailBoss, ScottF, Rugby Saint II and 2 others like this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Originally Posted by Danno "Free speech" concerns prosecution. Private companies are allowed to disciple employees for conduct detrimental to their best interests. and as the world's most profitable non-profit organization, the NFL has never been shy about doling out discipline for what they deem detrimental... but they need to tread lightly with this one

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Originally Posted by SloMotion Mark my words ... if this gets to Roger's desk, he totally mishandles it one way or another & WWIII breaks out, . Rodge will take the Government's advice from the 60's - 'Duck & Cover'...

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Rodger can be stupid and punish the players. And we can all sit back and enjoy an all white NFL. At least Tanner will finally get to play like everybody wanted. Because if they open up this can of worms the strike will be real.

12-01-2014, 04:59 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Originally Posted by rezburna Rodger can be stupid and punish the players. And we can all sit back and enjoy an all white NFL. At least Tanner will finally get to play like everybody wanted. Because if they open up this can of worms the strike will be real. All black players aren't as dumb as these 5. skymike and OldMaid like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: St. Louis police group calls on NFL to punish Rams for Ferguson Gestures Originally Posted by Danno All black players aren't as dumb as these 5. I guess most of them are dumb, because most disagree with the way things went. And I guess I'm dumb, because I do too. I usually don't even comment on things like this on this site anymore, but I'm not at all surprised by your stance. So let's see if Rodger is "smart" enough to punish them. savoyk likes this.

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