Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook

WhoDat!656 · 11-27-2014, 02:16 PM

I read this last night and I understand where he is coming from, but I don't agree with parts of it.

Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook

Girvanaca · 11-27-2014, 10:04 PM

There is nothing to agree or disagree with. He's writing about his personal feelings on the matter.

SloMotion · 11-28-2014, 06:06 AM

Yeah, he made some salient points ... my heart goes out to Ferguson ... takes a long time for a city to recover from something like this ... if ever,

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hagan714 · 11-28-2014, 08:09 AM

he was honest with his feelings and iMO he has a good grasp of the issues as a whole. that i can respect.

I tip my hat to him he pointed fingers at everyone including himself. an honest rant

saintsfan1976 · 11-28-2014, 08:15 AM

Great call out Ben. Better than ANY media coverage I've seen or read!

There was wrong done on both sides. But who's willing to sit down, discuss it and fix it??

Personally I prefer comedy to politics. The comedians rarely get it wrong and make us laugh in the process

Danno · 11-28-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Great call out Ben. Better than ANY media coverage I've seen or read!

There was wrong done on both sides. But who's willing to sit down, discuss it and fix it??

Personally I prefer comedy to politics. The comedians rarely get it wrong and make us laugh in the process

What did the police officer do wrong?

saintsfan1976 · 11-28-2014, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

What did the police officer do wrong?

I honestly don't know. I'm having problems finding anything wrong based on the information we have. Only Wilson will ever know the answer to that question.

My comment was more about the big picture, from both sides. What I liked about Watsons post was the perspective for both sides - something our media-driven, sensationalized society feeds on.

WhoDat!656 · 11-28-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

What did the police officer do wrong?

Other than being white, nothing.

gulfgambler · 11-28-2014, 11:37 PM

Call me what you want; I couldn't finish reading your comments..........

burningmetal · 11-28-2014, 11:52 PM

Overall, I can appreciate what Ben is trying to do. I don't think he's pointing fingers at one part, and that's refreshing. The only thing I disagree with is where he says he's offended at the insensitivity. It doesn't matter if you believe the officer did anything wrong or not, because the fact is that people are rioting over something that has nothing to do with 99% of them. That's bad enough. But the worst part is that they are endangering everyone around them and destroying property of people who haven't done anything to anyone in the process. Those people deserve all the negative things that are said about them.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook I read this last night and I understand where he is coming from, but I don't agree with parts of it. Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook exiled and jnormand like this.

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Girvanaca Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 15	Re: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook There is nothing to agree or disagree with. He's writing about his personal feelings on the matter. hagan714, QBREES9, ClintSaints 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: 24,653	Re: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Great call out Ben. Better than ANY media coverage I've seen or read! There was wrong done on both sides. But who's willing to sit down, discuss it and fix it?? Personally I prefer comedy to politics. The comedians rarely get it wrong and make us laugh in the process What did the police officer do wrong? lsutigerfan and Foot Stomper like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,543 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook Originally Posted by Danno What did the police officer do wrong? I honestly don't know. I'm having problems finding anything wrong based on the information we have. Only Wilson will ever know the answer to that question. My comment was more about the big picture, from both sides. What I liked about Watsons post was the perspective for both sides - something our media-driven, sensationalized society feeds on. Danno, lsutigerfan and ChrisXVI like this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Re: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook Originally Posted by Danno What did the police officer do wrong? Other than being white, nothing. lsutigerfan and Foot Stomper like this.

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11-28-2014, 11:52 PM	#10
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,906 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints tight end Benjamin Watson writes thoughtful Ferguson reflection on Facebook Overall, I can appreciate what Ben is trying to do. I don't think he's pointing fingers at one part, and that's refreshing. The only thing I disagree with is where he says he's offended at the insensitivity. It doesn't matter if you believe the officer did anything wrong or not, because the fact is that people are rioting over something that has nothing to do with 99% of them. That's bad enough. But the worst part is that they are endangering everyone around them and destroying property of people who haven't done anything to anyone in the process. Those people deserve all the negative things that are said about them. Foot Stomper likes this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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