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Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by nola_swammi That was real grown up for Brees to make those remarks after 2016 the team had a meeting to let the players know that kneeling wasn’t about disrespect the country, it’s about police brutality. Now he ...

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Old 06-08-2020, 10:29 AM   #11
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Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

Originally Posted by nola_swammi View Post
That was real grown up for Brees to make those remarks after 2016 the team had a meeting to let the players know that kneeling wasn’t about disrespect the country, it’s about police brutality.

Now he make a statement at a pivotal time to change the narrative back to disrespecting the country. How do you expect us to feel?
Kneeling certainly didn't win over hearts and minds then, and it won't do it now, so find another way that doesn't disrespect others' values...

Best I've heard to date was to simply not play, not take the field, do not take that game check and show true sacrifice and solidarity with ALL people who've been on the business end of police brutality...
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